Mihai-Ciprian Andrei

Mihai-Ciprian Andrei: The Chess Adventurer

Meet Mihai-Ciprian Andrei, known in the chess world by his username AndreiMihaiCiprian, a player whose journey through the 64 squares is equal parts thrilling and... educational. With a rapid rating peak of 528 achieved in September 2024 and a blitz zenith at 624, Mihai is no stranger to improvements and surprises.

Mihai’s chess style can be best described as adventurous with a dash of resilience. He loves to engage in long battles, averaging around 54 moves per win and 65 per loss, proving that he’s as stubborn as a knight trapped in the corner! He’s quite the endgame enthusiast, taking his time in over 64% of his matches to wrestle the last few points out of the position.

Opening choices provide a glimpse into Mihai’s quirky strategic mind: he favors the King’s Fianchetto Opening boasting an impressive 62.5% win rate, while the Queen's Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense seems to be his... nemesis, where victories elude him so far. On the bright side, Mihai can claim a perfect 100% record in the elusive Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation — a signature weapon, if you will!

A quick glance at his recent encounters reveals that Mihai has tangled frequently with some tough opponents like valychinezu, against whom he holds a respectable 22.7% win rate — a testament to his dogged determination despite the scoreboard. And if timing is everything, Mihai’s best moves emerge around 8 to 9 PM, where his win rates somehow surge to a perfect 100%. Cue the late-evening caffeine!

Psychologically, Mihai has a tilt factor of 10 — translating loosely to “gets frustrated, but bounces back with style.” Indeed, his comeback rate is a stunning 72.5%, proving that even when the position looks grim, he’s plotting a sneaky counterattack.

Speaking of comebacks, one of Mihai's most recent wins ended with a checkmate in stunning fashion against valychinezu in May 2025, showcasing his love for calculated tactical sequences and a flair for dramatic finishes.

Whether it’s daily, blitz, or rapid, Mihai’s chess journey is a rollercoaster with thrilling peaks, humbling dips, and plenty of smiles along the way. If you catch him online, don’t be surprised if he greets you with a friendly challenge — just prepare for a game full of surprises!