Anshumaan Mishra (Username: hacx124)
Meet Anshumaan Mishra, a determined chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as eventful as a thrilling novel — with twists, turns, and those classic cliffhangers where your queen mysteriously disappears. Known online as hacx124, Anshumaan’s chess rating rollercoaster tells a story of resilience, learning, and a bit of rollercoaster fun.
Starting with a humble rapid rating dipping as low as 100 in early 2024 (yes, a true comeback kid moment), Anshumaan has climbed impressively to a peak rapid rating of 441 in April 2025. Not bad for someone who’s seen some tough days on the chessboard — with nearly as many losses (265) as wins (258) in rapid games, and a tilt factor of 9, proving chess can be as psychological as it is tactical.
Anshumaan’s style? A lover of the Queens Pawn and Scandinavian Defense openings, showing a preference for classical structures peppered with a dash of swashbuckling adventure. With win rates of around 57% in the Scandinavian Defense, he knows how to keep their king on edge. Though stubborn streaks of losses, including a rather memorable 9-game losing streak, have tested his mettle, his comebacks shine bright — boasting a 64.62% comeback rate, meaning he can turn the tide when the odds look grim.
When it comes to time controls, rapid seems to be home for Anshumaan, engaging in nearly 1000 games and proving endurance and adaptability are his chess buddies. Bullet and blitz sees fewer games but moments of shining brilliance — with a blitz peak rating of 452 and a bullet peak of 102. Daily chess? A perfect record so far, if not the deepest sample size!
But don’t let the numbers fool you — Anshumaan's strengths lie in tenacity and a joyous passion for the game. His longest winning streak sits comfortably at 8 games (not too shabby!), and his average game length hovers around 55 moves, speaking to his strategic patience and love for the endgame grind, which he reaches over half the time.
Off the board, Anshumaan might be known for quirky habits like choosing to play best just after midnight (his “best time of day to play” is 00:00), possibly fueled by midnight snacks and caffeine-fueled brilliance. His psychological resilience shines despite a high number of losses to higher-rated opponents, reflecting a fearless approach to learning and improvement.
Notable recent games reveal his fierce battling spirit. In June 2025, he outplayed YovaWil using the Scandinavian Defense, winning after a tense positional dance that ended with the opponent’s resignation in under 25 moves. Even on rough days, like his recent checkmate loss to 1hwpvps1, Anshumaan absorbs every experience, ready to bounce back.
In summary: Anshumaan Mishra is not just a chess player; he is an evolving story of grit, passion, and a cheeky sense of humor, forever chasing improvement, and occasionally a checkmate — hopefully not on himself!
