Anuran Ghosh

Player Overview

Anuran Ghosh, known on the board as Anuran, is a relentless online chess warrior. His preferred time control is Rapid, but his true battlefield is Blitz, where he has played thousands of games and reached a peak rating of 2670 (2023-12-30). His journey from a modest 1800 to a peak of 2670 is a testament to his dedication and love for the game.

While his overall record is nearly even, he has shown incredible resilience, with a comeback rate of 85.72% and a tendency to win even after losing a piece (43.14% of the time). His best hours are around 18:00 when he plays with an 18% higher win rate than at other times. He holds a longest winning streak of 27 games, though his longest losing streak of 12 shows he is not immune to the chess gods' whims.

Rating Journey

Anuran's Blitz rating skyrocketed from 1767 in June 2021 to a peak of 2670 in December 2023. He has also excelled in Bullet, reaching a peak of 2518 (2023-10-21). His Rapid rating, despite being his preferred control, peaked at 2246 (2022-03-06) in March 2022. The chart below shows his Blitz progression across the years.

Even in Daily chess, he reached a respectable 2008, though it has since declined as he focused on faster formats.

Playing Style and Openings

Anuran is a d4 player with a love for the Catalan Opening and the Slav Defense. When Black, he frequently opts for the Sicilian Defense, especially the sharp Najdorf Variation. In Bullet, he shows a surprising fondness for the Amar Gambit and the Australian Defense, where his win rates exceed 60%.

His games are long and tactical, averaging over 86 moves in wins and 78 in losses. He delivers rooks as his most common checking piece, and his first capture often comes around move 7. His style is aggressive yet resilient, with an average of 2.55 checks per game.

Rivalries and Opponents

Anuran has memorable rivalries on the platform. Against keanu, he leads with 225 wins out of 427 games. However, Alessia Santeramo has proven a tough opponent, with Anuran only winning 99 of their 263 encounters. His best record is against Dreadscare, where he has 175 wins and only 48 losses, a 78% win rate. He also dominates bonoraa with 87 wins to 5 losses.

These rivalries highlight his fighting spirit, as he never backs down from a challenge, even when the odds are against him.

Psychological Edge

Anuran has a reputation for never giving up. His comeback rate of 85.72% means he often turns losing positions into wins. He also has a low "tilt factor" of 12, showing he can handle setbacks calmly. His best performance comes at 18:00, when he wins 51.31% of his games. He struggles most at 1:00 AM, with a win rate of just 14.29%, so he wisely avoids early morning chess.

Against lower-rated opponents, he wins 71% of the time, but against higher-rated players he only manages 27.87%, showing he is strong but not invincible.

Fun Facts

• Anuran has won 4707 blitz games, 1159 bullet games, and 292 rapid games.
• His longest winning streak was 27, and his longest losing streak was 12.
• He resigns early in only 0.86% of games, preferring to fight to the end.
• He has a one-sided loss rate of just 1.54%, showing he rarely loses quickly.