About Andrei Belozerov
Andrei Belozerov is a formidable chess Grandmaster known for his sharp skills and strategic mind. With a preference for rapid time controls, he has demonstrated remarkable prowess across various formats including blitz, daily, bullet, and rapid chess.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for his tactical awareness and endurance in the endgame, Andrei tends to keep his average moves per winning game around 61, showcasing patience and precision. His comeback rate is impressive at over 76%, and he rarely suffers one-sided losses (only 1.66%).
White pieces see his win rate around 78%, while with Black it’s a strong 73%. He’s also got a relatively low early resignation rate of 1.41%, proving his resilience in tough situations.
Preferred Openings
Andrei’s repertoire is diverse but he shines in specific openings:
- Caro-Kann Defense: A mainstay in his arsenal, showing over 60% win rate in blitz for classical and main lines.
- Queen's Pawn Game & Symmetrical Variations: Solid foundation moves that he navigates well with nearly 58% win rate in blitz.
- Sicilian Defense — 2...e6 3.g3 Variation: One of his sharper weapons with an outstanding 65% win rate in blitz.
- London System: Steady and positional, though with mixed results imparting an edge for experienced opponents.
Notable Stats & Records
- All-Time Peak Blitz Rating: An eye-popping 2778 achieved in January 2025 — that's almost superhuman speed!
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2673, highlighting his strength in speed chess.
- Longest Winning Streak: 71 games — talk about streaky magic on the board!
- Preferred Playtimes: The early morning hours around 3 AM seem to be when his chess wizardry is at its finest.
Opponent Highlights
Andrei has faced many opponents with varying success rates. Notably, he's maintained perfect or near-perfect records against many players — so good luck if you’re planning to challenge him! However, he does have a few rivals who keep him on his toes.
Fun Fact
When not calculating moves at lightning speed, Andrei could probably write a book titled "How to Win 71 Chess Games in a Row Without Breaking a Sweat." His opponents might just nickname him the 'Human Chess Engine'! 🏆