Matthew Anzolletti (aka MattyA47)
Meet Matthew Anzolletti, a rapidly climbing force on the chessboard and a proud bearer of the MattyA47 tag. With a peak rapid rating of 684 achieved in early March 2025, Matthew has proven he’s no one-move wonder, balancing nearly as many wins as losses in rapid games (372 wins versus 370 losses) — talk about living on the edge! Blitz? Let’s just say he’s warming up, with a peak blitz rating of 260 after just a couple of matches.
Known for his eclectic opening repertoire, Matthew's favorite battlegrounds include the classic King's Pawn Opening and the ambitious Queen's Pawn Opening, scoring win rates close to 48%. However, where he really shines is with the Van 't Kruijs Opening and the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, where his win rates climb comfortably above 57%. When it comes to blitz, Matthew isn’t shy about taking gambits—his lone game with the Englund Gambit ended in a clean 100% victory.
Matthew's playing style surfs the waves between resilience and spontaneity. He’s a master of comebacks with a striking 75% comeback rate, proving he's not one to fold under pressure. Although his tilt factor of 9 hints he occasionally fumes silently when things go awry, his endgame frequency of over 61% shows grit and endurance when it really matters. His average games last long enough to brew a good cup of coffee—around 57-58 moves per game, win or lose.
Timing matters to Matthew—his best hour is noon sharp, likely when the coffee kicks in, and he boasts his highest win percentages during early evenings around 7 PM. Weekends and Mondays bring a bit more luck, with Saturday and Monday win rates tipping just shy of 50%. Despite a few rocky patches like a 9-game losing streak, this player’s resilience keeps the chessboard sizzling.
Curious about Matthew’s most recent games? His latest triumph involved a fierce checkmate in the Four Knights Game (Spanish Variation Rubinstein Countergambit), shutting down opponent Ihebmaatoug in style. Yet, even the greats have their off days — Matthew recently suffered a strategic loss to MaciejBoryna in a Scandinavian Defense battle, reminding us all that chess is a game of highs and lows.
Whether facing opponents with usernames like andymak79, ngoahaha, or rhiron, MattyA47 brings a mix of tactical awareness, spunky openings, and tenacity that keeps every game exciting. He may be climbing the ranks, but with his blend of skill and humor, Matthew Anzolletti is already a grandmaster of good vibes on and off the board.
Keep an eye on MattyA47 — the journey from rapid underdog to chess mastermind is well underway!
