Anurag Mhamal GM

About Anurag Mhamal

Anurag Mhamal, also known by the username Anurag328, is a formidable Grandmaster in the chess world. Known for his sharp, fast-paced play style, he shows a particular expertise in Bullet chess where lightning-fast moves decide the outcome. With a peak Bullet rating soaring as high as 2922, Anurag makes his opponents think twice before getting into a duel.

Playing Style

A true tactician, Anurag features an impressive comeback rate of 86%, meaning while others might panic, he keeps calm and cunning in the face of adversity. He wins over half the games even after losing a piece, showing resilience and resourcefulness on the board.

• Prefers Bullet time controls, where speed is key.
• Average game length hovers around 80 moves, showing he battles deep into the endgame.
• Wins approximately 58.5% of his games when playing White and 52.2% with Black.
• Master of the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, especially the 1...d5 2.Bb2 variation.
• Known for early strategic sacrifices, followed by a steady endgame assault.

Notable Opening Repertoire

Anurag often deploys some distinctive and sharp openings, favoring structures that keep his opponents guessing:

• Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack (1...d5 2.Bb2): Exhibits a winning rate of nearly 69% in Blitz games with this line.
• Modern Defense: Standard Line: In Bullet, commands an astonishing 94% win rate!
• Queen's Pawn Game: Modern Defense: A consistent choice with a solid win percentage around 75% in Blitz.
• Reti: King's Indian Attack: Comfortable handling complexities with a 65% win rate.

Competitive Record & Strengths

In his competitive journey, Anurag boasts strong win-loss-draw records across all fast time controls:

• Blitz: 398 wins, 307 losses, and 61 draws.
• Bullet: 281 wins against 144 losses and 33 draws.
• Rapid: Limited exposure but fiercely competitive with a perfect 0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw.

His psychology in games shows some hilarious quirks—like peak performance during the wee hours (2:00 AM is his prime time to crush opponents!) and a tilt factor of 6, which means even Grandmasters have their "arrrgh!" moments.

Memorable Streaks & Rivalries

Anurag's longest winning streak soared to 10 games, proving that when he's on fire, even Grand Theft Auto couldn't distract him from claiming victory.

Notable opponents he's repeatedly challenged include players like bm_on_icc (44 games) and iiilllii1llil (19 games). Against them, Anurag shows fierce competitiveness, with over 60% win rates in key matchups.