Anastasios Pavlidis (pavlitas17)
International Master – The Chessboard's Strategist
Anastasios Pavlidis, better known by the chess handle pavlitas17, is no ordinary player— he’s an International Master with a flair for dramatic comebacks and tactical wizardry. His chess journey reads like an epic novel: from humble beginnings in bullet chess with a rating barely making double digits, to smashing through the 2300s and beyond, proving that persistence truly pays off on 64 squares.
Career Highlights & Stats
- Bullet Chess: Reached a peak rating of 2550 in 2021, showcasing lightning-fast reflexes despite a love-hate relationship with losses (317 losses vs. 324 wins).
- Blitz Chess: Peaked at 2456 in 2021, consistently maintaining a near 50%+ win rate with 261 victories out of over 500 games.
- Rapid Chess: A steadier battlefield for Anastasios, hitting 2369 at his best, with a reliable win rate soaring just above 51%.
When it comes to openings, Anastasios keeps his cards close to the chest with a "Top Secret" approach that’s led to a solid win rate across all time controls. Opponents beware: his comeback rate approaches a staggering 94%, and he refuses to quit early with an early resignation rate of just 1.35%—because who wants to leave the drama before the final move?
Playing Style & Psychological Edge
Anastasios clocked an average 79.6 moves per win in his battles—long fights filled with tense endgames (played in nearly 87% of his games). His calm under pressure is legendary: he turns losses into wins with perfect efficiency after losing a piece, boasting a 100% win rate in such situations. Tilt factor? A modest 13—just enough to remind you he's human, but don’t count on him losing his cool easily.
Fun Facts
- Wins most often between 12 PM and 1 PM and midnight—definitely a champion of lunchtime battles and late-night blitzes.
- On some mysterious morning hours (6 AM and 8 AM), he plays with 100% win rate... either the coffee is magic, or the chessboard is enchanted.
- Longest winning streak stands impressively at 14 games—an irresistible force of chess fury.
With the cunning of a seasoned tactician and the endurance of a marathon runner, Anastasios Pavlidis continues to charm fans and confound foes. Whether with bullet speed or rapid precision, he’s a player who believes chess is an art —and that art deserves a dash of humor and a pinch of mystery. So, if you ever face pavlitas17 online, prepare for a battle where every move tells a story.