Profile: Anas El Majdoul (username: checnas7)
Meet Anas El Majdoul, a resilient and occasionally unpredictable chess warrior making waves in the 2025 online chess arena. Rated modestly but with a fighting spirit that defies numbers, Anas embodies the classic underdog story—with a few surprises along the way.
Playing Strength & Style
Anas's peak ratings might not dominate leaderboards—his max Rapid rating is a humble 638, while bullet and blitz peaks linger around 359 and 318 respectively. But do not mistake these digits for lack of tenacity! This player thrives in battles of endurance, boasting a streak of 9 consecutive wins at one point, despite suffering an eleven-game losing streak (because hey, even champions have their off days).
With an average of over 50 moves per win and almost 59 moves per loss in Rapid games, Anas clearly loves a drawn-out fight. This is a player who enjoys wearing down opponents rather than sniping a quick mate. Endgames are Anas's playground, appearing in 57% of his games. You might call him a slow-burn tactician who keeps the tension high until final fireworks.
Favorite Openings
Defensor of the Caro Kann Defense, Anas has played nearly 48 Rapid games with it, securing over a 56% win rate—which is pretty decent for a tricky opening! The Accelerated London System is another weapon in his arsenal, with a respectable near 49% success rate. He also dabbles in the Van 't Kruijs Opening, where he shines brightest in Rapid play with an impressive 62.5% win rate.
Of course, no player’s toolkit is flawless. The Chigorin Variation seems to have given Anas headaches, with win rates dipping to around 20-27%, but then again, who hasn’t faced some mysterious openings that just wreck your day?
Playing Rhythm & Psychology
When does Anas play best? Tuesdays get the thumbs up (winning over 63% of his games), along with well-timed evenings around 5 PM and 6 PM UTC, where his winning chances rise above 56%. Early risers need not fear either, as even early hours see Anas holding his own.
Psychologically, he keeps his cool with a tilt factor of only 11—meaning he rarely lets losses rattle his carefully crafted game plan. And speaking of comebacks, Anas has a remarkable comeback rate near 69%, hunting chances even after setbacks on the board.
Recent Battles
Anas’s grit was recently on display in an intense Rapid match against ajsimon73, where playing White, he employed the trusty Queen's Pawn Opening - Accelerated London System. After about 15 nail-biting moves, Anas forced his opponent’s resignation.
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Not all days are winning days though. A tough loss by resignation occurred against akkuritu after a grueling 39-move tussle, featuring the Indian Game Czech Indian Variation. But if history has shown anything, it’s Anas’s penchant for bounce-back brilliance.
Fun Facts
- Known online as
checnas7. Yes, the name is as mysterious as his queen sacrifices! - Master of prolonged battles: On average, he plays slightly longer when losing, perhaps making the suffering last a bit more dramatically.
- His favorite termination? Resignation and checkmate victories are neck and neck—reminding us that he often fights ‘til the very last piece falls.
- Has an eyebrow-raising 100% win rate against players like jax-in-your-face... okay, just kidding, but he does maintain perfect records against multiple opponents!
So if you’re looking for a challenge, remember that facing Anas means enduring games where patience and endurance can outsmart raw speed and flashy attacks. Just don’t underestimate the guy—even if his rating says otherwise!