About Gunnar Andersen
Gunnar Andersen is a formidable FIDE Master, who has sharpened his skills through thousands of online battles. Known for his lightning-fast reflexes, Gunnar particularly excels in blitz chess, where he has achieved a peak rating of 2831 in August 2024. A true speedster on the 64 squares, his preferred time control is blitz, with a consistent track record spanning over a decade. From humble beginnings in 2010, Gunnar's chess journey demonstrates a remarkable climb up the rating ladder.
Chess Style and Strengths
Gunnar's playing style blends tactical alertness with a solid endgame technique, favoring sharp openings and dynamic play. With an impressive comeback rate above 77%, he's demonstrated a knack for turning games around even after losing material. His average game length hints at a patient approach, meticulously building his attacks often averaging over 60 moves per win.
- Strong in endgames: Endgame frequency ~62%
- High resilience: Win rate after losing a piece ~54%
- Has survived long streaks of both winning (43 games) and losing (15 games)
Opening Repertoire
Gunnar's favorite openings reflect his aggressive and versatile approach to the game, especially in blitz and bullet:
- Barnes Defense - solid defense with a 56.8% win rate in blitz
- Amar Gambit - attacking gambit leading to 59.5% win rate in blitz and 62% in bullet
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation - a favorite in fast games with over 67% win rate in blitz
- Czech Defense - reliable choice with a win rate above 63% in blitz and bullet
- Amazon Attack - sharp attacking lines, winning 57.5% in blitz and 59.4% in bullet
- Also expert in Modern, Sicilian, and Australian Defense among others
Performance Highlights
Over his career, Gunnar has competed fiercely against top opponents, collecting notable records:
- Blitz record boasts 11,309 wins over 7,994 losses and 787 draws
- Bullet playing strength peaking at 2805 rating in September 2023
- Consistent rapid rating improvements with a peak of 2131 in January 2017
- Daily chess mastery reaching a peak rating of 2159 in 2020
- Known for blitz battles late into the night with his best hours around early morning and mid-morning
Fun Facts
- His longest winning streak is a whopping 43 games—talk about momentum!
- When facing lesser-rated opponents, Gunnar's win rate soars above 67%—the chess version of "easy wins" mode.
- Prefers to start games with the classic moves: e4 and d4, but never shies from lesser-known terrain.
- Has a tilt factor of 15, proving even champs have their "uh-oh" moments.
- Despite blitz mastery, Gunnar also maintains a solid rapid and daily game presence, showcasing versatility.
Current Status
As of mid-2024, Gunnar continues to compete vigorously in blitz chess, holding a peak rating of 2831. He consistently tweaks his openings and adapts to online competition trends, ensuring that opponents never get the upper hand easily. Whether it's a bullet rush or a thoughtful daily game, Gunnar Andersen is a player to watch!