Andrei Skvortsov - Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Known in the chess circles as Andrei_Skvortsov, this Candidate Master from FIDE is anything but a casual visitor on the 64 squares. With a blitz rating catapulting as high as 2938 and a bullet peak at 2914, Andrei plays faster than most of us blink—though luckily with more precision!
Career Highlights
Since 2017, Andrei has been a formidable force in blitz, bullet, and rapid chess, boasting thousands of games with an impressive win record. Not to brag, but with over 7,500 wins in blitz alone, it's safe to say Andrei is quite familiar with the taste of victory (and sometimes the sting of defeat).
Style and Personality
Where some fold under pressure, Andrei shows an 88.76% comeback rate, proving that blinking first is not an option. A keen tactician, Andrei can snatch victory even after losing a piece, affirming the old chess adage: “It’s not over until the king falls.”
He’s also a fan of the early morning jousts, with the best time to catch him battling opponents being around 4 AM—because who needs sleep when you can checkmate?
Favorite Openings
Andrei has a penchant for variety, but look out for the Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit and the Center Game Accepted, where he has registered above 50% win rates. When unsure, he defaults to “Unknown Opening” with a respectable 47% win rate in blitz, proving he can outplay even mystery starters.
Notable Recent Battles
Just recently, Andrei triumphed over TargetTheTop playing a sharp center game, winning by resignation in a blitz encounter that lasted barely 11 moves—because really, why drag out the suspense?
Of course, not every battle ends in glory. His latest loss was to the clever Semyon_Khanin, showcasing that even Candidate Masters can occasionally stumble (but never fall).
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 17 games. Talk about momentum!
- Endgame specialist: Plays an average of 89 moves per win, indicating deep, grinding battles rather than quick sprints.
- Prefers white pieces slightly more, winning 51.4% of games as white versus 46.1% as black.
In a nutshell, Andrei Skvortsov is that calculated whirlwind you want on your team or your opponent—depending on how brave you feel. When he’s not busy crushing opponents at high speed, he’s probably brewing a strategy for the next “four in a row” wins. Admirable? Absolutely. Intimidating? Unequivocally yes.
So next time you see Andrei_Skvortsov online, remember: the clock is ticking and the Master is ready to strike!