Anser Mahmood

Meet Anser Mahmood, aka "conjoint" – Chess Enthusiast and Tactical Adventurer

In the vast playground of the chessboard, Anser Mahmood emerges not as your everyday grandmaster, but rather a spirited rapid player who dances at the intersection of calculated risk and surprise tactics. With a peak rapid rating reaching a spirited 391 in May 2025, Anser's journey from an initial rating of 229 earlier that year to that peak is a testament to relentless dedication peppered with moments of brilliance (and occasional blunders).

Anser’s style? Let's just say patience with a dash of drama. Their games tend to stretch – averaging around 45 moves to victory and a marathon 72 moves in defeat – proving that whether winning or losing, Anser never shies away from a good fight.

Favorite Openings reveal a playful strategist: with the Scandinavian Defense being the weapon of choice for many battles (17 games logged), Anser shows an ability to hold their ground with a 47% win rate there. The Queen’s Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation is another comfort zone, boasting a superior 57% winning rate. However, watch out during the Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation, where victory is a rare beast (20% win rate) — apparently even Anser respects a tricky opening!

Psychologically? Anser is the typical warrior who occasionally tilts but bounces back strong, with a comeback success rate of 56.5% after losing a piece. Night owls, beware — their best time to strike is the mysterious and eerie 2:00 AM, where their win rate skyrockets above 60%. Clearly, their brain enjoys a midnight chess caffeine jolt.

Anser’s opponents have ranged wildly, but some thoroughly enjoy their company (100% win rate against several challengers), while others never quite got the message (zero wins against certain rivals, sorry!). The current losing streak is short-lived at just one, and the longest winning streak once stretched to a commendable seven games.

When asked about resignation habits, Anser resigns early only a modest ~5% of the time — meaning they prefer to battle it out over the board rather than pack it in. Checkmates lead to triumphs in 26 winning games but also a respectful 43 losses by checkmate — everyone gets mated eventually!

Highlight Moment

On June 4, 2025, in a dazzling rapid game against TsukiXViolin, Anser skillfully employed the Queen’s Pawn Opening, marching with a mixture of aggression and poise to win on time. The game was full of tactical fireworks — a true testament to their never-say-die attitude.

With a near-even 85 wins and 83 losses (plus 17 draws) under their belt across nearly 200 rapid games in 2025 alone, Anser Mahmood embodies the spirit of competitive chess: relentless, passionate, and just unpredictable enough to keep opponents guessing.

So, whether it’s rapid blitz before breakfast or a late-night cerebral duel, watch out for Anser — the rising star who’s proving that every piece matters and every game is a story worth telling.