Gaston Andretta: National Master Extraordinaire
Meet Gaston Andretta, a National Master whose chessboard escapades have kept opponents both dazzled and defeated since 2009. Rising from humble beginnings with a bullet rating barely nudging 952, Gaston swiftly cracked the 2,000-barrier and eventually surged past the 2,500 mark in blitz chess—because why not speed up the game when you’re this good?
Throughout the years, Andretta has amassed a staggering thousands of wins across all time controls: bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily. With a win rate hovering around 61% in bullet and an impressive near 78% in rapid, Gaston isn't just playing chess; Gaston is practically rewriting the rules of the game (at least on the internet).
Known for a remarkable comeback rate of 87%, and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece (talk about turning lemons into lemonade!), Andretta’s games are a rollercoaster of excitement. Opponents beware: if you think you have the upper hand, Gaston’s tactical awareness will flip the tables faster than you can say “checkmate.”
While Gaston’s average moves per win hover around 76, the real magic lies in his endgame prowess, appearing in over 75% of his games—digging deep into those final, nerve-wracking positions with the patience of a chess Zen master.
But this player isn’t all intensity and tactics. With a tilt factor of just 10, Gaston manages to keep calm under pressure. Whether it’s Saturday night blitz or 5 AM bullet frenzy, their win rates remain impressively consistent. Fun fact: playing at 6 AM? Gaston boasts an astonishing 81% win rate — a true morning maestro.
Gaston Andretta’s favorite opening? Classified top secret. Could it be a sly gambit or the classic dragon? Only those who dare to duel have a chance to find out.
Track record aside, Andretta has faced and conquered a cornucopia of challengers, from casual hustlers to seasoned veterans, always adapting and enjoying the eternal dance of kings and pawns. And despite all the rankings and stats, maybe the greatest skill is never surrendering early—only resigning when the checkmate is absolutely undeniable (early resignation rate a mere 2.9%, thank you very much).
In short, Gaston Andretta is not just a player; Gaston is an experience, a whirlwind on 64 squares, a master of time and tactics, and a testament to the glory of the game.
Feedback for Gaston Andretta
Great job on your recent games! You have demonstrated solid opening knowledge, particularly in the Reti and Philidor Defense structures. Your gameplay shows good understanding of piece development and central control, which puts you in competitive positions early on.
Strengths
- Opening preparation: Your choice of openings such as the Reti Opening with queenside fianchetto and Philidor Defense indicates a strategic approach. You're setting up flexible positions that can adapt well as the game unfolds.
- Positional play: Moves like Bg5 and well-timed pawn breaks (like d5 and e5) show you are thinking about controlling space and creating pressure in your opponent’s camp.
- Endgame awareness: You managed to convert endgame advantages into victories, such as in your wins with solid rook and bishop coordination.
Areas for Improvement
- Handling complications: In some loss games, your position became slightly passive or your pieces were cramped. Try to look for active counterplay earlier instead of waiting for the opponent's mistakes.
- Time management: In rapid games, managing your clock more efficiently will help you avoid losing on time or making rushed moves in critical moments. Aim to keep a comfortable time buffer so you can think thoroughly in complex positions.
- Tactical vigilance: Occasionally missing tactical shots or allowing opponent threats could be improved with regular tactical training. Incorporate daily exercises or puzzles focusing on forks, pins, and discovered attacks.
Next Steps
- Review critical moments in your recent losses to understand alternative plans or better defensive resources.
- Engage with puzzles daily to sharpen your tactical alertness and pattern recognition.
- Practice openings you feel comfortable with, but also try exploring a couple of new systems to enrich your repertoire and surprise opponents.
- Analyze time usage in your games and work on pacing to keep calm and composed even in time pressure.
Overall, you’re on a solid path. Keep building on your strengths and actively work on the suggested areas — consistent practice will bring noticeable improvement. Looking forward to seeing your progress!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| lana_roads | 68W / 11L / 3D | View Games |
| Michael Guan | 7W / 14L / 3D | View Games |
| bata_bg | 14W / 1L / 5D | View Games |
| Bunmi Olape | 11W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
| oleg322 | 4W / 7L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2126 | 2092 | 2013 | |
| 2024 | 2126 | 2019 | ||
| 2023 | 2206 | 2525 | 2092 | 2028 |
| 2022 | 2152 | 1985 | ||
| 2021 | 2062 | 2525 | 2092 | 2129 |
| 2020 | 2115 | 2502 | 2086 | 2109 |
| 2019 | 2072 | 2502 | 2169 | |
| 2018 | 2443 | 2176 | ||
| 2017 | 2231 | 2392 | 2154 | |
| 2016 | 2217 | 2445 | 2033 | |
| 2015 | 2184 | 2070 | 2073 | 2038 |
| 2014 | 2216 | 2120 | 2018 | |
| 2013 | 2193 | 1950 | 1573 | 2044 |
| 2012 | 2170 | 1976 | 2032 | |
| 2011 | 2415 | 2079 | 2020 | |
| 2010 | 2123 | 2040 | ||
| 2009 | 1967 | 1922 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47W / 32L / 12D | 41W / 35L / 18D | 77.9 |
| 2024 | 38W / 18L / 7D | 27W / 26L / 9D | 75.1 |
| 2023 | 92W / 50L / 10D | 76W / 57L / 14D | 74.6 |
| 2022 | 104W / 45L / 23D | 97W / 67L / 23D | 71.0 |
| 2021 | 454W / 150L / 53D | 394W / 185L / 61D | 73.8 |
| 2020 | 163W / 45L / 26D | 133W / 58L / 41D | 72.7 |
| 2019 | 17W / 12L / 6D | 22W / 11L / 4D | 71.4 |
| 2018 | 7W / 1L / 2D | 8W / 0L / 2D | 55.2 |
| 2017 | 20W / 7L / 4D | 19W / 10L / 3D | 78.8 |
| 2016 | 303W / 141L / 74D | 255W / 185L / 76D | 82.1 |
| 2015 | 141W / 71L / 40D | 133W / 88L / 30D | 74.1 |
| 2014 | 260W / 166L / 79D | 249W / 193L / 69D | 79.9 |
| 2013 | 94W / 65L / 22D | 78W / 71L / 29D | 75.6 |
| 2012 | 32W / 16L / 8D | 32W / 21L / 8D | 61.7 |
| 2011 | 146W / 42L / 32D | 137W / 52L / 30D | 68.5 |
| 2010 | 68W / 28L / 5D | 71W / 31L / 7D | 75.6 |
| 2009 | 97W / 23L / 3D | 91W / 38L / 4D | 62.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 114 | 76 | 34 | 4 | 66.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 112 | 70 | 31 | 11 | 62.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 108 | 68 | 33 | 7 | 63.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 107 | 69 | 25 | 13 | 64.5% |
| French Defense | 93 | 51 | 33 | 9 | 54.8% |
| Amazon Attack | 91 | 49 | 34 | 8 | 53.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 83 | 49 | 32 | 2 | 59.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 73 | 41 | 28 | 4 | 56.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 69 | 47 | 16 | 6 | 68.1% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 65 | 36 | 19 | 10 | 55.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 53 | 45 | 4 | 4 | 84.9% |
| Unknown | 39 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 82.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 34 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 58.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 31 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 67.7% |
| English Opening | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 55.2% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 27 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 63.0% |
| Bird Opening | 27 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 77.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation | 26 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 73.1% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 21 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 17 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 82.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Catalan Opening: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 183 | 82 | 71 | 30 | 44.8% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 109 | 53 | 42 | 14 | 48.6% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 92 | 35 | 37 | 20 | 38.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 86 | 45 | 22 | 19 | 52.3% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 75 | 30 | 32 | 13 | 40.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 74 | 36 | 33 | 5 | 48.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 68 | 26 | 28 | 14 | 38.2% |
| French Defense | 68 | 36 | 19 | 13 | 52.9% |
| English Opening | 67 | 37 | 25 | 5 | 55.2% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense | 63 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 44.4% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 28 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |