Profile: Anysia Thomas (aka LamaChampetre)
Woman FIDE Master
Meet Anysia Thomas, the chess wizard known online as LamaChampetre. Awarded the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master by FIDE, Anysia's chess journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of tactical brilliance, daring come-backs, and just a sprinkle of "how did that happen?!" moments.
Starting with a Blitz rating around 1500 back in 2019, Anysia skyrocketed to a peak of 2315 by early 2022. This master of fast-paced battles isn't just fast on the clock, but also incredibly resilient—boasting a remarkable 80% comeback rate after losing material. That's right, it's never over until LamaChampetre says so!
Her blitz style could be described as a fierce mix of patience and aggression, with games often lasting around 70 moves before sealing the deal—proof that Anysia embraces the endgame like a cozy chess blanket. Although early resignations are almost a nonexistent habit (less than 1%), she’s known to keep fighting until the very end.
Speaking of fighting spirit, her longest winning streak hits an impressive 15 games, but even the best have their off days, with a losing streak max of 13. The mental game is part of the adventure, and with a tilt factor of just 13 (because who has time to sulk?), Anysia keeps her cool even when pieces go rogue.
Fun fact: her absolute best time to play is outrageous—5 AM (yes, the crack-of-dawn club!)—with a near-perfect win rate at that hour. Early birds do indeed catch the rooks.
Game Highlights
Recent matches showcase her proficiency in Chess960, where unique opening positions often confuse opponents almost as much as Anysia's unpredictable style. Whether winning on time or by graceful resignation from adversaries, LamaChampetre’s tactical acumen shines. She’s mastered openings where most mortals tremble, earning a respectable 34% win rate in blitz games against a myriad of challengers.
Off the Board
When not busy outsmarting opponents online, Anysia enjoys the challenge of decoding opponent tendencies, boasting a 100% win record against some rivals (we won't name names to protect the humble). With a daily win rate north of 75%, she shows that slow and steady definitely wins some races.
To sum it all up: Anysia Thomas is an endgame enthusiast, tactical gladiator, and a dawn-breaker extraordinaire who takes her chess very seriously—except when she’s laughing at her own blunders. If you ever get a chance to play LamaChampetre, expect a battle as intense as it is entertaining.