Anna Ślusarczyk (ASLU) - Woman Candidate Master
Anna Ślusarczyk, known in the chess circles as ASLU, is a spirited player holding the prestigious title of Woman Candidate Master from FIDE. Fueled by her love for the 64 squares, she has steadily climbed the ranks with a style that blends tactical sharpness and strategic patience—often accompanied by a dash of humor and an occasional cheeky sacrifice.
Rating Journey & Play Style
Starting modestly in 2017 with a rapid rating around 683, Anna’s rapid rating soared impressively to a peak of 1606 by 2021, smoothing out around the 1569 mark in recent years. Her blitz and bullet games tell a story of a fierce competitor: blitz peaks above 2300 and bullet peaking beyond 2100, underscoring her lightning-fast calculation skills and nerve. She often prefers aggressive openings like the Anderssen Opening and some 'Top Secret' lines – because who doesn’t love a good secret weapon?
Signature Strengths & Quirks
- Resilience: A remarkable 69% comeback rate proves Anna refuses to throw in the towel early – unless it’s a clever bluff.
- Endgame Frequency: Loves the endgame phase, often taking over 55 moves per win to slowly tighten the noose.
- Tactical Genius: When losing a piece, she hits back with a stunning 94% win rate after such setbacks. Chess drama at its finest!
- Patience: Average moves per loss exceed 63, which means she fights tooth and nail before conceding defeat.
- Psychological Resilience: “TiltFactor” is at a mere 15, suggesting she handles the emotional rollercoaster of chess quite well (for a human, at least).
Recent Battles & Memorable Wins
Anna enjoys keeping her opponents on their toes with unorthodox openings, recently checkmating arno_stek using a sharp Anderssen Opening trap. Her lethal combination of bold bishop sacrifices followed by a relentless queen attack has been known to make her foes’ heads spin.
One of her latest notable victories is from May 2025, where she brilliantly concluded the game with a checkmate in just 29 moves—proof that when ASLU’s on fire, even the most seasoned players better watch out!
Fun Facts
- Anna tends to shine the brightest on Saturday matches, boasting nearly 60% win rate on her favorite day.
- Her plays at 2 PM local time are the most successful, a perfect excuse to schedule afternoon games.
- Despite fierce battles, Anna keeps her style elegant and entertaining, making chess both a sport and a performance art.
Anna Ślusarczyk is not just a player; she’s a force of nature on the chessboard. With an ever-evolving arsenal and a smile that might just be her secret weapon, watch this space as ASLU continues to conquer and charm the chess world!