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gaston andretta NM

Username: andretta

Location: Miami Beach

Playing Since: 2009-11-28 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 2013
580W / 116L / 187D
Rapid: 2092
6W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2525
1557W / 1028L / 402D
Bullet: 2132
1704W / 852L / 233D

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.


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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

  1. Review critical moments in your recent losses to understand alternative plans or better defensive resources.
  2. Engage with puzzles daily to sharpen your tactical alertness and pattern recognition.
  3. Practice openings you feel comfortable with, but also try exploring a couple of new systems to enrich your repertoire and surprise opponents.
  4. 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!



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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
Rating by Year2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202525251573YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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
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