Andrei Ioan Trifan - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Andrei Ioan Trifan, a chess player who dances gracefully across the 64 squares with the title of FIDE Master proudly stitched on his chess cape. Known online as AndreiITrifan, this strategist doesn't just play chess; he commands it.
Rating and Rankings
Andrei has blitzed his way up to a stellar blitz peak rating of 2702 in September 2023, proving he can think at lightning speed. It's bullet where he truly shines, soaring to an impressive peak of 2791 just this December 2024 — faster than most people can blink! Andrei’s rapid skills are nothing to scoff at either, having reached a peak rating of 2303 back in 2019.
Playing Style
A patient tactician who loves the endgame, Andrei prefers to gradually squeeze out wins, averaging 62 moves per victory. Don’t expect quick fireworks every time—unless you’re facing him in bullet, where moves fly faster than a caffeinated knight! His knack for comebacks is legendary, boasting an impressive 69.84% comeback rate. His resilience means don’t count him out even if he loses a piece early; the battle is far from over.
Favorite Openings
Andrei’s secret weapon is exactly that: the "Top Secret" opening, which he has played over 1500 times with a respectable win rate around 52.5%. He's also dabbled successfully in several other openings that hint at his versatility: the Slav Defense, Trompowsky Attack, King's Indian Attack, and even the Queen's Pawn Chigorin Variation. If you like variety, he’s got it — and enough experience to keep you on your toes!
Recent Achievements and Memorable Games
Just recently, on June 2nd, 2025, Andrei delivered a stunning checkmate victory in a Slav Defense Exchange Variation game against opponent 6Neblz1, sealing his status as a true master of precise endgames and explosive tactics. Check it out here.
Stats That Tell a Story
- Total wins in blitz: 813 (because who doesn’t like to win fast?)
- Total bullet wins: 828 (lightspeed fury!)
- And a solid rapid win record with only 4 losses out of 82 games, proving style doesn’t sacrifice substance.
- Favored time of day for magical plays? The crack of dawn at 5:00 AM—Andrei likes to start early, while the rest of us are fumbling for coffee.
Psychological Resilience
With a tilt factor of just 8 (that's pretty chill for a chess player), Andrei keeps his cool when the pressure mounts, showing that even when the going gets tough, the tough get calculating moves.
Fun Fact
He has a mysterious "Top Secret" opening played more than 1500 times, making every opponent wonder just what he's hiding up his sleeve... or more accurately, behind his keyboard.
In summary, Andrei Ioan Trifan is a FIDE Master who blends speed, skill, and a sprinkle of chess wizardry into an unforgettable package. Whether it’s bullet or blitz, rapid or classical-like thoughtful battles, he’s a force to reckon with and a delight to watch. Watch your queen—he’s coming!