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Anderson Esmeraldas FM

Username: EsmeraldasAnderson03

Location: Sucumbios

Playing Since: 2020-06-12 (Active)

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Rapid: 2178
39W / 19L / 12D
Blitz: 2689
1652W / 1298L / 240D
Bullet: 2679
1565W / 1414L / 170D

Anderson Esmeraldas - FIDE Master and Grandmaster of the Online Blitz Arena

Also known by the clever moniker EsmeraldasAnderson03, Anderson Esmeraldas is no ordinary chess player. Earning the prestigious title of FIDE Master, Anderson has been on a rollercoaster ride climbing the ranks from an enthusiastic online rapid beginner to a formidable blitz and bullet competitor feared by many.

Career Highlights & Ratings

With a peak blitz rating soaring over 2600 in 2024, Anderson’s speed chess skills are nothing short of ninja-like. Their bullet rating similarly flared up to an astonishing 2710, proving that when the clock ticks down, Anderson flourishes.

Rapid chess remains their comfy middle ground, maintaining a solid rating near 2200.

Playing Style & Psychological Profile

Known for a resilient spirit, Anderson boasts an extraordinary comeback rate of 67%—a tactical phoenix rising from the ashes of lost pawns and precarious positions. Their win rate after losing a piece is a knockout 72.85%, rightly earning them the reputation of a relentless fighter who refuses to quit.

However, a tilt factor of 14 means that even the master has moments where the nerves get the better of them—after all, nobody’s perfect, especially when the chess clock ticks mercilessly!

Opening and Game Preferences

Anderson keeps their favorite openings shrouded in mystery ("Top Secret" indeed), with over 4000 blitz games under their belt utilizing these secret weapons, amassing a win rate above 51%. Bullet and rapid games follow suit, all testament to the player's deep knowledge and preparation.

Notable Records & Streaks

EsmeraldasAnderson03’s longest winning streak is a formidable 13 games—enough to scare even the calmest grandmaster—and while the current streak may be resting at zero, it’s just the calm before the next storm of victories.

Friendly Rivalries & Opponents

With over 290 games against top challenger wenceslaon and numerous clashes with other seasoned players like carlosjpineror and lopezluis, Anderson's competitive spirit and adaptability shine through. Sometimes the results are bittersweet (looking at you, kolodkin101, 0% win rate!), but every opponent is a stepping stone to greatness.

Fun Fact

Despite hundreds of intense bullet and blitz battles, Anderson still manages to keep their humor intact — after all, it’s just a game until someone loses a queen and screams at the screen. Then it becomes an adventure!

In the ever-changing battlefield of 64 squares, Anderson Esmeraldas stands firm, blending lightning-fast tactics with tenacious determination. Watch out for EsmeraldasAnderson03—your next move might be the last!


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Positives in Your Recent Blitz Play

Anderson, you've been showing strong tactical awareness and good endgame technique in your recent blitz games. Some specific strengths include:

  • Active piece play: You often place your pieces on aggressive, influential squares which help you create threats and dominate the board.
  • Winning material through calculation: In key moments, you successfully calculate combinations to win material, as seen when capitalizing on weaknesses and hanging pieces of your opponents.
  • Effective time management: You generally maintain good clock times while still making meaningful moves, reducing time pressure issues.
  • Strong opening fundamentals: Your opening choices and moves are sound, helping you reach playable middlegame positions without major issues.

Areas to Improve for Better Results

Even though your skill level is impressive, here are some improvement suggestions that could help lift your blitz results further:

  • Endgame technique refinement: Though you convert when ahead, continue studying endgame principles, as subtle mistakes sometimes appear in pawn and rook endings.
  • Opening variety and preparation: While your opening fundamentals are solid, working deeper on common lines — especially ones you play frequently, like your system in d4 and your King's Indian Defense setups — can increase your edge versus strong opposition.
  • Handling time pressure: Look for ways to improve quick decision making, as losing on time or making rushed blunders under time pressure can be costly in blitz.
  • Positional decisions in critical moments: Try to evaluate positional nuances more thoroughly in openings and middlegames to avoid occasional passive setups or allowing counterplay.
  • Consolidate your advantage after gaining material: Sometimes converting extra material could be more precise; focus on tightening your technique when ahead.

Strategic Suggestions Based on Your Trends

Your recent rating trend shows significant improvement over the last few months, with a strong slope indicating growth. To sustain and capitalize on this upward trend:

  • Review and analyze your losses carefully, especially those against opponents with similar or higher ratings, to identify recurring errors or weaknesses.
  • Maintain a study routine that balances tactics drills with deep analysis of key games, both wins and losses.
  • Explore expanding your opening repertoire gradually, emphasizing lines with higher win rates according to your performance stats.
  • Incorporate blitz-specific training exercises that improve your intuition and speed in familiar positions.

Additional Resources & Self-Study Tips

To help boost your improvement, consider focusing on these areas:

  • Study master games in your favored openings like Indian Game Pseudo-Benko and King's Indian Defense to deepen understanding beyond theory.
  • Practice converting small advantages in complex endgames using online endgame trainers.
  • Use chess puzzle rushes and timed tactics to enhance your speed and pattern recognition suitable for blitz.
  • After each game, review the key turning points and write quick notes on what worked and what didn't to reinforce learning.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mart500 6W / 4L / 4D View
pola01 0W / 2L / 0D View
sanjeev_18 1W / 3L / 0D View
Danielian Elina 1W / 2L / 0D View
Failinghabit 0W / 1L / 0D View
omid-khaledi 1W / 0L / 0D View
advancedrook 2W / 5L / 1D View
qglen 1W / 0L / 0D View
prowler_317 0W / 1L / 0D View
Amilal Munkhdalai 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
wenceslaon 165W / 163L / 5D View Games
lopezluis 127W / 92L / 1D View Games
carlosjpineror 78W / 64L / 23D View Games
sammylorena 56W / 9L / 1D View Games
Daniel Barria 24W / 18L / 4D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2679 2700
2024 2597 2505 2178
2023 2436 2396 2169
2022 2480 2280
2021 2124 2270 2113
2020 2033 2153 2017
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202527002017YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 755W / 667L / 51D 759W / 715L / 67D 50.7
2024 867W / 762L / 108D 783W / 824L / 115D 81.2
2023 182W / 153L / 10D 177W / 153L / 12D 50.3
2022 186W / 121L / 6D 191W / 120L / 9D 38.9
2021 106W / 37L / 13D 93W / 46L / 17D 77.9
2020 160W / 86L / 11D 150W / 95L / 15D 52.9

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 160 79 74 7 49.4%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 126 54 66 6 42.9%
Unknown 119 73 46 0 61.3%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 117 65 44 8 55.6%
Sicilian Defense 114 54 53 7 47.4%
Amazon Attack 99 53 39 7 53.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 90 40 47 3 44.4%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 83 32 47 4 38.5%
Nimzo-Indian Defense 81 39 40 2 48.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 80 34 37 9 42.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 2101 1078 1011 12 51.3%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 220 113 89 18 51.4%
Nimzo-Indian Defense 163 78 71 14 47.9%
Sicilian Defense 143 67 59 17 46.9%
QGA: Classical, 6...a6 7.a3 112 53 47 12 47.3%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 105 56 45 4 53.3%
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation 97 52 37 8 53.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 84 46 31 7 54.8%
Australian Defense 79 40 36 3 50.6%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 78 35 39 4 44.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 4 1 2 1 25.0%
East Indian Defense 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Slav Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Döry Defense 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Sicilian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2 0 1 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 14 0
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