Andreas

Andreas (andialex2) - The Relentless Tactician

Meet Andreas, known in the chess world as andialex2, a daily chess enthusiast whose rating rollercoaster is as thrilling as a well-executed knight fork! With a peak daily rating of 1354 back in October 2021, he's had his share of climbs and dips, proving that every great chess journey has its ups and downs.

Over the years, Andreas has played nearly 1,479 recorded daily games, claiming victory in 779 of them, while gracefully accepting defeat in 641, and managing to split the difference with 59 draws. His winning streak once soared to an impressive 10 consecutive games, the kind of streak that makes opponents double-check their king's safety!

His favorite opening? The Van ’t Kruijs Opening, with a respectable win rate of over 53% in 718 battles fought. Not far behind is the French Defense, especially the Normal Variation and Knight Variation, where Andreas shows he’s quite at home in counter-attacking strategies.

When it comes to style, Andreas is a patient strategist, averaging about 56 moves per win and an awe-inspiring 90 moves per loss — proving he’s no quitter, often dragging his games deep into the endgame labyrinth (which he visits in over 71% of his matches). Early resignation isn’t his style, with a resignation rate well under 1%, revealing a fighter unwilling to throw in the towel prematurely.

Timing matters for Andreas. His best hour to storm the board is bright and early at 5 AM, and he shines particularly on Saturday with a fantastic 60% win rate. Maybe that’s when his coffee kicks in just right!

Surprisingly, his comeback rate stands at a solid 43.9%, showing that Andreas often claws his way back even after losing material. He remains calm under pressure better than most, although occasionally he experiences a brief “tilt” with a tilt factor of 9—hey, even chess warriors have their moments!

Andreas tends to perform best against lower-rated opponents, boasting nearly 73% wins when playing "below" his rating, but he's still honing his craft against stronger foes.

Memorable Moments

Andreas’s most recent victories came with crafty use of the French Defense and the Reti Opening quiet system, ending games by resignation after carefully coaxing opponents into positions where surrender was the only wise move. Those that faced him recently couldn’t help but admire his perseverance and tactical sharpness.

In short: Andreas is your classic, resilient chess warrior. There may be ups and downs in his rating, but his determination and love for the game never waver. If you face him on the board, prepare for a battle that’s as strategic as a grandmaster’s lecture... and as stubborn as a knight refusing to get captured!