Anthony Wellman

Anthony Wellman — The Rapid Dynamo

Known across the chessboard by the username awellman, Anthony Wellman is a rapid chess player who dances with the clocks and sometimes tangos with defeat. With a peak rapid rating of 572 achieved in May 2025, Anthony’s journey through the 64 squares is one of daring moves, surprising comebacks, and occasional “Wait, what just happened?” moments.

Playing Style & Personality

Anthony is a rapid specialist who prefers the thrill of the ticking clock to slow and steady long battles. He averages about 44 moves to victory but can endure nearly 54 moves before conceding defeat — talk about endurance! A modest early resignation rate of 11.11% hints that he sometimes raises the white flag promptly, but his 62.5% comeback rate shows he refuses to roll over easily once the going gets tough.

He’s particularly deadly with the Alekhine's Defense, boasting an impressive win rate of 88.89% in this opening, proving that unpredictability is his secret weapon. Conversely, don’t bet against him when he tries the King’s Pawn Opening - Kings Knight Variation, where his win rate dips to a humble 12.5%, proving even the best have their kryptonite.

Battle Record & Rivalries

Anthony has played 184 rapid games with a rocky record: 80 wins, 90 losses, and 14 draws. His longest winning streak reached an admirable 7 consecutive victories, but his longest losing streak reminds us that the chess gods can be fickle — 6 losses in a row.

He’s faced off multiple times against players like hantz117 and edbutson. While the former seems to have tapped into Anthony’s secret weaknesses (two losses), other opponents have felt the sting of his blade with impressive clean sheets and perfect win rates.

Signature Victories & Notable Games

One of Anthony’s recent masterpieces was a swift victory with White against suleyman023 on June 8, 2025, where Anthony employed the Queen’s Pawn Zukertort Variation, forcing a resignation by move 29. This game perfectly showcases his aggressive style: taking chances, snatching pieces early, and not hesitating to launch a knight on a wild adventure (Nxh8, anyone?).

When Does Anthony Shine?

Playing at night is clearly the move: Anthony’s best time of day is 2 AM, when the stars align and the opponent's vision blurs. His win rate at 2 AM clocks in at a whopping 66.67%, probably fueled by midnight snacks and a fresh cup of determination.

Fun Facts and Quirks

• His approach to losing poses a puzzle: a tilt factor of 6 means he’s human after all, occasionally rattled but quickly back on the horse.
• While his win rate with White is a respectable 51%, playing Black can be an uphill battle with just 36% success.
• Average first capture happens around move 6 — he likes to get the action started early, no dawdling.
• Despite the ups and downs, he rarely lets a game grind on forever, with a preference for decision by the 50-move mark.

In summary, Anthony Wellman is the quintessential rapid player: full of surprises, fueled by coffee and the ticking clock, ever ready to launch either a brilliant attack or a desperate escape. Keep an eye on awellman—because in rapid chess, every move counts, and Anthony is here to count them with style.

May your pawns always promote, and your opponents always resign.