Manvi Thakur

Manvi Thakur - The Chessboard Maverick (aka Anu1176)

Meet Manvi Thakur, a rapid-fire chess tactician whose online alias Anu1176 strikes fear and amusement into equal measure. With a peak rapid rating of 538 achieved in May 2025, Manvi is no stranger to thrilling, nail-biting games that often last well past the average moves—because who wants to quit an epic struggle early anyway?

Manvi’s style? Picture a player who doesn’t just play chess, but performs a dramatic chess opera. Boasting a comeback rate of over 71%, Manvi refuses to admit defeat easily and often turns tricky situations into stunning victories. However, sometimes the chess gods have other plans—Manvi’s longest losing streak once stretched to nine matches in a row, reminding us all that even the best have their “what-was-I-thinking” moments.

With an impressive 54.4% win rate playing white and a respectable 42.7% with the black pieces, Manvi’s opening repertoire reads like a voyage through both classic and adventurous lines. The King's Pawn Opening is a personal favorite, with an astonishing 84.6% win rate across 13 games — clearly Manvi knows how to make that pawn’s first step count. Other openings like the Nimzowitsch Defense might not fare as well (only 20% wins), but hey, every chess hero has their quirky weaknesses.

Playing mostly rapid games (over 140 games in a few months!), Manvi’s best times to play are early mornings around 7 AM—which is probably why impatience with slow wake-ups translates into lightning-fast tactical shots on the board. An 8.7% early resignation rate shows a mix of fighting spirit and "I’m done, this is hopeless" moments (we all have them). The endgame is a strong suit with over 60% endgame frequency, proving that Manvi can hustle until the very last pawn.

When facing close rivals like sonu12dixit and mlaxmeshwar, Manvi has learned patience (and occasional heartbreak), with win rates dipping below 10% against some, and soaring to 100% against others like irmati and thoccuti, showing that Manvi’s chess relationships are as colorful as a box of chess-themed crayons.

A recent victory highlight:

1. e4 e5 2. Qf3 Qf6 3. Qg3 Nh6 4. Qc3 Nc6 5. Na3 Bb4 6. Qc4 b6 7. Be2 Bc5 8. Nb5 Qxf2+ 9. Kd1 Nd4 10. Nxc7+ Kf8 11. c3 Nxe2 12. Nxe2 Qxg2 13. Rg1 Qxh2 14. Rf1 Be7 15. Nxa8 Qg2 16. Qxc8+ Bd8 17. Qxd8#

Whether cunning attack or strategic defense, Manvi Thakur plays with passion, humor, and a dash of daring that keeps opponents—and spectators—on their toes. Not just a player, but a connoisseur of chaos on 64 squares, Manvi reminds us all that chess is not just a game; it’s a roller coaster with pawns.