About Andrea Jakovac
Andrea Jakovac, known online as ande_star, is a chess streamer whose streams mix rapid-fire tactics with a friendly, humorous style. She treats the board like a playground for ideas, where bold plans and practical decisions collide. Her community follows along for fast games, witty commentary, and clear explanations that make even the trickier positions approachable.
Streaming and Community
Andi’s streams center on Rapid, the time control she’s most at home with, but she isn’t afraid to dip into Bullet and Blitz for variety. Viewers enjoy the banter, the practical insights, and the sense that every game is a story where a clever idea can turn the tide. If you want to peek at her profile, you can check Andrea Jakovac.
Opening Repertoire and Rapid Performance
Andrea’s Rapid openings show a love for dynamic, well-timed departures from the beaten path. Highlights include:
- Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack — 28 games, 20 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws (71.43% WinRate)
- English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation — 16 games, 13 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses (81.25% WinRate)
- English Opening: Anglo-Grunfeld Defense — 14 games, 10 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss (71.43% WinRate)
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation — 14 games, 8 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw (57.14% WinRate)
- Sicilian Defense — 18 games, 10 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws (55.56% WinRate)
- English Opening: Drill Variation — 13 games, 8 wins, 5 losses (61.54% WinRate)
- English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation — 11 games, 7 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw (63.64% WinRate)
Highlights and Peak Moments
Andrea has enjoyed notable peaks across different time controls, underscoring a versatile and resilient playing style:
- Rapid peak rating reached 2031 on 2025-07-19
- Blitz peak rating reached 2158 on 2023-03-01
- Bullet peak rating reached 2080 on 2022-03-05
- Daily peak rating reached 1707 on 2016-06-17
Playing Style and Endgame Finesse
Her play blends patient maneuvering with sharp, tactical accelerations. A strong endgame presence is evident, with endgames often culminating in clear plans and precise technique. She tends to favor long, thoughtfully constructed games where the tempo and piece activity tell a compelling story.
Getting in Touch
Want to follow Andrea’s journey and catch her next stream? See her profile link above, or keep an eye out for new sessions where she blends humor with hard-hitting chess knowledge. Andrea Jakovac