Andrew Herring - The Tenacious Tactician
Known online as adrooif-u-be, Andrew Herring is a chess player who embraces the beautiful chaos of the board with a blend of persistence and tenacity. Despite a rollercoaster ride through the rating world, ranging from a Blitz peak of 418 to achieving a Bullet rating as high as 402 in early 2025, Andrew’s games are never dull.
While not yet crowned champion of the checkmate kingdom, Andrew’s style reveals a fearless spirit: an impressive comeback rate of nearly 83% shows he’s not one to fold under pressure. His tactical awareness shines especially when the odds are against him — holding a 40% win rate after losing a piece, proving that even material setbacks aren’t the end of the story here.
Playing Style & Stats
- Preferred Time Controls: Excelling mostly in Bullet and Blitz, Andrew’s games are quick and fiery. His Bullet win record sits at a respectable 170 wins, with a razor-thin margin against losses, proving every second counts — sometimes literally.
- Opening Library: An eclectic mix with a fondness for the Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation and the Queen’s Pawn Opening variations. His best winning % in Blitz is with the Alekhine’s Defense (75%), showing some unorthodox flair!
- Psychological Traits: Andrew’s tilt factor is low at 8, so when the going gets tough, he gets going — or at least keeps trying! His best time to play? Midnight, when everyone else is sleeping, he’s skating on dreams and brainpower.
Recent Highlights
Andrew’s most recent victory was a thrilling timed win against shortking2027, where he cleverly managed a time scramble to clinch the game on the clock, proving that speed and solid endgame knowledge go hand in hand.
Of course, every warrior faces setbacks. His recent losses show he battles hard but sometimes meets a sharper blade, yet always ready for the next game. With a longest winning streak of 7 and longest losing streak of 8, Andrew rides the ups and downs like a true chess gladiator.
In Summary
Andrew Herring is the kind of player who refuses to give up early, averaging over 50 moves per win in his games, hugging the endgame like a dear friend. Whether it’s lightning bullet bouts or intense rapid duels, he’s a player whose story is still being written — one move, one chess clock tick at a time. So if you play him, be ready for a fight and maybe a comeback or two!
