Profile: Andri Grétarsson (andaglas)
Andri Grétarsson, known in the chess realm as andaglas, is a formidable FIDE Master who’s been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) storming the chessboard with a mix of tactical brilliance and relentless endgame prowess. With a love for bullet games—where the clock is as much an opponent as the pieces—and an impressive comeback rate that would make Houdini jealous, Andri’s style is equal parts calculation and bravado.
Chess Journey
Since 2020, Andri has danced through thousands of online bullet games, maintaining a peak rating above 2200 and boasting a win rate of around 60%. Blitz and rapid formats are no less conquered territories, with ratings creeping towards the 2300 mark and a knack for snatching victories even when down a piece (100% win rate after losing material, no joke!).
Playing Style & Psychology
Andri’s games average about 68 moves to win, proving patience is a virtue—especially when you’re grinding down opponents in the endgame, which appears in nearly 78% of games. Early resignations are rare, only about 1.36%, because giving up just isn't in Andri’s vocabulary. Tilt? A mild factor at 8, so if Andri gets mad, it’s more like a brief scowl than a dramatic meltdown. Interestingly, Andri’s win rate is higher with white (63%) but solid with black too (60%), demonstrating versatile strength on both sides of the board.
Memorable Feats & Trivia
- Longest winning streak sits at a sizzling 23 games—talk about unstoppable momentum!
- Favored playing times are evenings and late nights, peaking at a nearly 70% win rate around 7PM–8PM and late hours. Night owl tactic, anyone?
- Has an uncanny perfect record against some opponents, while managing a 0% win rate against others—proof that even masters have their chess nemeses.
- Andri’s "Top Secret" opening strategy has yielded well over 2300 bullet games with a solid 60% win rate, and even better results in blitz at 67% — what’s in the secret sauce? The world may never know.
In Conclusion
Whether wrestling the clock in scrambles or methodically pressing advantages in long endgames, Andri Grétarsson embodies the spirit of competitive chess with a dash of Icelandic grit and a wink of mystery. Armed with a FIDE Master title and a tendency to snatch wins from the jaws of defeat, Andri’s journey is one to watch (and maybe avoid sitting across from at 3AM).