About Andre Canavesi (AndreCP)
Andre Canavesi, known online as AndreCP, is a seasoned online blitz specialist whose chess drive is best measured in fast clocks and stubborn endgames. Active since 2013, Andre prefers Blitz and has played nearly 18,000 blitz games at the time of the latest records. His approach blends tricky opening choices with gritty long-game technique.
Watch his rating curve over time:
Playing Style
AndreCP is a classic blitz grinder. Expect deep endgames and long fights rather than quick resignations. A few signatures of his play:
- Preferred time control: Blitz - fast, tactical, chaotic.
- Endgame frequency is high - Andre often pushes games into late phases and finishes them off.
- Strong comeback ability - high comeback rate means he rarely gives up when behind.
- Average game lengths are long for online play, so stamina and technique pay off.
Openings and Preferences
AndreCP likes to mix cheeky traps with solid defenses. His most-played and most-successful choices (in Blitz) include:
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit - often used as a surprise weapon. Blackburne Shilling Gambit
- Philidor Defense - dependable and practical in long endings. Philidor Defense
- Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense - a resilient choice against heavy preparation. Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense
- Caro-Kann Defense - solid structure and counterplay. Caro-Kann Defense
- Amazon Attack and London System ideas - flexible systems to steer the game into comfortable territory. Amazon Attack London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
He thrives on the unexpected, so be on the lookout for traps in the opening and persistent pressure into the endgame.
Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 1754 (2025-05-30).
- Peak Rapid rating: 1801 (2022-07-22).
- Played almost 18,000 recorded blitz games with a near 50/50 long-term strength-adjusted win rate in Blitz.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games. Longest losing streak: 14 games.
- Noted tactical resilience - a strong comeback rate makes him dangerous even when down material.
Memorable Game Sample
Here is a short illustrative sequence featuring a Blackburne Shilling style trap and the messy tactical maelstrom that follows.
Replayable snippet:
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Tips for Opponents
- Do not fall for the obvious trap moves in the first few moves - some lines are bait.
- Keep your clock healthy. Andre excels in time pressure situations.
- If you navigate to an endgame, stay precise - he is comfortable and persistent there.
- Play solidly and avoid needless complications early if you want to minimize his tactical chances.
Personality & Quirks
AndreCP mixes seriousness with humor at the board. He enjoys surprising opponents and then apologizing in the chat with a smile. Expect long games, occasional gambit theatrics, and a willingness to grind out wins in endgames that others might call boring. In short, he is the kind of opponent who will make you work for every half point.