Anthony Cruz

Anthony Cruz

Known in the chess world as jitscruz, Anthony Cruz is a player whose journey through the ranks is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride on a chessboard. With a penchant for comebacks (an astounding 81% comeback rate, because giving up is so last season) and a 100% win rate after losing a piece, Anthony clearly doesn’t know the meaning of “down for the count.”

Rating Evolution (2021-2025)

• Rapid: From a modest start at 1044 in 2021, Anthony peaked at 1475 in 2024, proving that persistence pays off, although 2025 saw a slight slip to 1370.
• Blitz: A consistent warrior with his rating hovering around the 1200s and 1300s, showing he’s quick on his feet and even quicker on the mouse.
• Bullet: The pure adrenaline rush format suits him well, reaching a top rating of 1423 in 2025, because who doesn’t love making split-second decisions under pressure?
• Daily: A proud peak at 1405 in 2022, Anthony remains a steady presence in the slower, thoughtful arenas of play.

Playing Style & Quirks

Anthony has an early resignation rate of only 1.85%, which means he rarely gives up before the fireworks begin — no preemptive surrenders here! He enjoys the endgame, playing through nearly 65% of his games to the bitter end. His average moves per win stand at a lengthy 69, showing he’s not one to settle for shortcuts.

He has a slight preference for white, winning 51% of his games starting first, but don’t count him out with black either; he maintains a respectable 47.7% win rate. And if you're plotting against him, beware: his “one-sided loss rate” is below 4%, making him a tough nut to crack.

Friend or Foe?

Anthony has a love-hate relationship with opponents. He boasts a fantastic 95% win rate against his most played rival salara3, but struggles a bit against others like armchess1000 with only about 47%. We guess even chess superheroes have their kryptonite!

Psychological Profile

With a tilt factor of 9, Anthony can get a little feisty when the black pieces refuse to cooperate, but his experienced mind knows to keep calm and castle on. The rated vs casual difference shows he might just be a bit more comfortable when the audience is watching — no pressure, right?

Statistics to Brag About

• Total Rapid games: Over 4,000 with a 48.6% win rate (classified)
• Bullet games played: 500+ with an impressive 54% win rate
• Blitz dominance: 2600+ games, holding steady near 48% wins
• Longest winning streak: 15 games — talk about chess momentum!
• Current winning streak at last update: 4 games

Whether it's the thrilling pace of bullet or the strategic battleground of daily chess, Anthony Cruz approaches the game with gusto, resilience, and a cheeky smile, proving that in chess, it’s not just about the pieces, but the player behind the moves.