Polivanov Anatoliy IM

Polivanov Anatoliy - The International Master with a Blitz Flair

Meet Polivanov Anatoliy, an International Master recognized by FIDE – a title not easily earned but sported here with a touch of style and a whole lot of games! Anatoliy, or as known on the board and online, PlayChessSimple, is a force to be reckoned with especially when the clock is ticking down.

With a peak Blitz rating soaring up to an impressive 2686 back in early 2022, Anatoliy shows lightning-fast tactical awareness and a penchant for thrilling, fast-paced battles. This player thrives in frantic games where seconds matter and nerves tangle, boasting an overall blitz win rate of nearly 58% over hundreds of games.

Anatoliy’s style is a delightful cocktail of patience and aggression: with an average of 63 moves per win and a solid frequency of endgames in 71% of games, the man clearly enjoys a long strategic dance before delivering the knockout punch. And if you thought they give up easy, think again — with a mere 2.5% early resignation rate, Anatoliy battles to the end.

A comeback king with an 80% comeback rate, Anatoliy finds sparks even after losing a piece and turns the tide when the chips are down. The psychological resilience is as sharp as the chess moves!

Known to perform best in the very early hours of the day (some say the devil’s hour is also the genius hour), Anatoliy’s “best time to play” is a perfect midnight showing. Whether it’s Tuesday, Thursday, or any other day, the win rates hover above 50% at every turn.

Recent Highlights

In a recent clash (May 31, 2024), Anatoliy wrapped up a victory against TheMaster1010-inactive in a gritty game featuring the Trompowsky Attack. The opponent bravely sacrificed a bishop early on, but Anatoliy’s calm and precise counter struck home, ending with a resignation after 45 moves of intense struggle.

The journey isn’t always smooth—on June 21, 2024, Anatoliy faced a tough checkmate loss against the same opponent, reminding us that even masters can be caught off guard in the heat of battle. Such moments only fuel the desire to improve and conquer.

Playing Statistics and Trivia

• Total Blitz games: Over 785, with a 57.7% win rate.
• Rapid and Bullet mastery: Peak Rapid of 2450 and Bullet rating peaking at 2549, with a remarkable 75% win rate in Bullet.
• Victories by resignation: A telling 286 wins, proving Anatoliy’s opponents often fold before the final checkmate.
• Favorite tactic: The ability to snatch a comeback with nearly 55% win rate after losing a piece.
• Most played opponents: Frequently tangled swords with players like themaster1010 and butleranthony.

Polivanov Anatoliy is much more than just a chess player; they are a strategist, a comeback artist, and someone who embraces the beautiful complexity of chess with humor, patience, and the relentless pursuit of victory. So whether it’s blitz or bullet, rapid or daily, expect constant surprises and hard-fought games from this chess professional.

"PlayChessSimple"? Simple? That's a pro trick to keep it humble!