Francis Eric Anquandah IM

Francis Eric Anquandah (Ciseric) - International Master

Meet Francis Eric Anquandah, better known in chess circles by the enigmatic handle Ciseric. An International Master, Francis has danced on the 64 squares with a mix of grace, grit, and just the right amount of cheeky brilliance that keeps opponents guessing and fans entertained.

Rating & Performance Highlights

• Rapid: Francis steadily improved from humble beginnings around 1500 in 2014 to a peak of over 2100 by 2021. The rapid improvement shows the dedication and strategic sharpness that mark an IM’s journey.
• Blitz: An impressive blitz player, Francis boasts a stunning peak rating above 2100 with thousands of games played. Over 2000 wins out of more than 5000 games, proving that when the clock ticks fast, so does Ciseric's tactical wizardry.
• Bullet: Bullet chess may be lightning-fast, but even here our IM keeps pace, achieving respectable ratings despite the chaos of 60-second face-offs.

Playing Style & Quirks

Francis is not only a fierce competitor but also a pragmatist, resigning early less than 0.5% of the time—clearly too stubborn to throw in the towel prematurely. An expert in endgames, over 82% of games reach that crucial phase, where patience meets precision.

With an average game lasting around 77 moves, Francis plays the long game quite literally, savoring the tension and drama to the very end. And if a piece is lost, expect a fearless comeback because this IM wins 100% of games after losing material. Talk about turning lemons into checkmates!

Psychological Edge & Streaks

Despite a tilt factor of 11 (yes, even masters get a little salty), Francis maintains an impressive 91% comeback rate after setbacks. That resilience is why opponents never get comfortable—there’s always a storm brewing under the calm exterior.

Notably, Francis's longest winning streak is a remarkable 14 consecutive victories, a testament to form that could make even Magnus pause and think twice.

Signature Openings

While Francis’s top-secret opening repertoire remains just that—secret—his win rates suggest that these surprise weapons have been quite effective:

• Rapid chess: ~45% win rate over 22 games.
• Blitz chess: an even more impressive ~51% win rate over 5400+ games.
• Bullet chess: a more modest 28%, but hey, it’s bullet – anything can happen!

Noteworthy Opponents

Francis has tangled with a multitude of opponents, with some famous rivalries including nearly 100 battles against wengezeman and 81 clashes with the formidable henrid11. With win rates against some opponents soaring to 100%, Ciseric has definitely earned a reputation as a daunting adversary.

Fun Facts

• Francis often plays best in the late afternoon, with the highest win rates around 3 PM and 5 PM—clearly the brain’s golden hour for chess wizardry.
• Across all days of the week, weekend play is slightly more fruitful, suggesting a relaxed weekend brain is a slightly sharper brain.
• With a blend of serious skill and playful flair, Francis’s chess journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of wins, losses, and the occasional funny blunder that humanizes even the sharpest minds.

In short, Francis Eric Anquandah is a chess whirlwind who combines strategic depth, stubborn resilience, and just enough mystery to keep the chess world on its toes. If chess were a TV drama, Ciseric’s games would be the must-watch episodes.