Anders Olsson - International Master
Meet Anders Olsson, also known by the chess world as Olsbom, an International Master with a blitz rating soaring above 2400. With a blitz career spanning from 2019 to 2025, Anders has shown impressive resilience and tactical flair, sharpening his skills through thousands of high-paced games.
Blitz Battles and Brilliance
Anders is a blitz virtuoso, boasting a peak rating of 2540 in 2024, achieved through lightning-fast decisions and a penchant for deep endgames — he finishes strong, with an endgame frequency touching 77%. Averaging nearly 72 moves per victory, Anders clearly enjoys a good, long game rather than just quick checkmates.
Tactical Genius and Psychological Fortitude
With a comeback rate of 89%, Anders refuses to bow out early except for the rare 1.43% early resignations (even the best have their off days). His ability to win right after losing a piece is flawless—a perfect 100% win rate! He’s the chess equivalent of a cat with nine lives, turning inevitable losses into triumphant wins.
Not Your Average Opponent
Olsbom’s opponents often regret going up against him, especially with a longest winning streak of 19 games. His win rate is impressive on both White and Black—59% and 57% respectively—proving he’s adept no matter the side he’s on. Bonus fact: he has a penchant for secret openings, having played over 9000 games with a mysterious yet effective style that keeps everyone guessing.
A Chess Life in Numbers
- Total blitz wins: 5400
- Total blitz losses: 3357
- Games played between 2019-2025: over 10,000 blitz games and 2 bullet games (because sometimes, Anders likes to live dangerously)
- Current winning streak: 3 games and counting
- Winning most games on Saturdays (62% success) and at 22:00 hours (64% win rate) — Anders is either a night owl or simply a strategic time traveler.
Fun Facts
Besides his serious title and competitive stats, Anders' psychological tilt factor stands impressively low at 8, proving that he keeps calm even when the chessboard heats up. Though his bullet record is humble at just two games lost, it seems blitz is where he truly rules the roost.
In short, Anders Olsson is a chess player who mixes grit with grace, speed with strategy, and a hint of secret weaponry. An IM not to be underestimated on any stage, or at any hour.