Stefano Anzalone (anzatrox) - The Gambit Gladiator
Meet Stefano Anzalone, a rapidly evolving chess enthusiast whose journey through the ranks resembles a rollercoaster with enough twists and turns to make even the most seasoned veterans dizzy. Known in the chess cosmos as "anzatrox," Stefano blends tenacity and tactical wit in a bid to conquer the 64 squares.
Rating & Style
Stefano has danced through various time controls, showcasing his skills and occasional folly from rapid to bullet, daily, and blitz. His peak rapid rating hovers around a respectable 776, reached in 2023 after years of solid grind. Despite some fluctuations, his average rapid rating sits comfortably near 600-700 — evidence of determined play that refuses to quit.
Bullet and blitz formats have been a wild west for Stefano. At his best, his bullet rating touched 912, but fast-paced time controls have their merciless moments, reflected in his rollercoaster performance and a handful of surprising losses. Daily chess, however, is where Stefano shines brightest with a peak of 913, proving some positions need slow and steady patience.
Playing Personality
Ever the gambler, Stefano embraces complexity, with an average of around 58 moves per win in his games—no quick checkmates here! His comeback rate is a staggering 65%, meaning he hates giving up and often drags himself from near defeat to sweet victory. Fun fact: his win rate after losing a piece is an impeccable 100%. Clearly, "piece down? No problem!" is Stefano's unofficial motto.
However, he’s not immune to the occasional tilt, with a tilt factor around 11%, reflecting some chess frustrations that even the greats suffer. Early resignations happen now and then (about 11% of the time), but when Stefano commits, he fights to the endgame—another hallmark of his resilience.
Openness and Rivalries
That mysterious opening labeled as "Top Secret" has been Stefano's playground with nearly 1700 rapid games, resulting in a solid 46% win rate. Who needs to reveal secrets when winning steadily? Against opponents, Stefano boasts perfect 100% win records against a quirky list of challengers (and some not-so-great ones), but sadly zero wins against his frequent rival pietromut—guess some rivalries are built to keep us humble.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Longest winning streak: A gutsy 9 games in a row — the stuff of legend or at least a good luck charm.
- Best hour for winning battles: 20:00 (8 PM) with a 52.6% win rate—prime time for genius strikes!
- White pieces yield a slightly better win rate (46.7%) compared to black (43.4%), proving the early move advantage matters even against a player as unpredictable as Stefano.
- Despite the ups and downs, Stefano keeps coming back, armed with patience, stubbornness, and an aggressive tactical flair.
Whether you're a fan, a challenger, or simply a fellow pawn paw-sitter, Stefano Anzalone reminds us that chess is as much about resilience and humor as it is about checkmates. Hats off to the thrill-seeker of the chessboard!
