Andrew1972: The Chessboard Biologist
Born in the challenging ecosystem of online chess, Andrew1972 has steadily evolved into a formidable player known for his clever tactical maneuvers and resilient endgame prowess. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2173 in 2020, this player’s strategy adapts and morphs like a well-studied organism, thriving in the fast-paced environments of blitz and bullet.
His journey through the ranks reveals a fascinating pattern: a comeback rate of 92.62% and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece — truly demonstrating the mighty resilience of this chess maestro’s genetic code!
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame specialist: Engages in long, strategic battles with an average of 82 moves per win, demonstrating patience and precision akin to a scientist lingering over complex cellular structures.
- Psychological resilience: Maintains composure with a tilt factor of only 12, proving that even when under pressure, Andrew1972 keeps his DNA untangled.
- Opening repertoire: Prefers defense openings like the Caro Kann and the Sicilian Defense. His win rates in these openings often exceed 50%, reflecting a genetic advantage in early game survival and control.
Achievements in Different Time Controls
Andrew1972’s evolutionary specialty shines brightest in blitz and bullet formats:
- Blitz: Over 11,300 wins out of approximately 22,800 games, with a healthy win-to-loss ratio and an impressive longest winning streak of 18 games. Truly a species adapted for lightning-fast thinking and rapid decision-making.
- Bullet: More than 3,800 wins in nearly 7,500 games, showcasing an ability to outpace opponents with sharp instincts and nimble reflexes.
Rapid and daily games are a rare habitat for Andrew1972, but even there, the player shows survival skills and strategic stamina.
Notable Opponent Interactions
In his microcosm of opponents, Andrew1972 has shown diverse relationships:
- Dominates some species with a 100% win rate, while cautiously coexisting with others, reflecting an adaptive balance in competitive dynamics.
- Most recent encounters include notable matches against mr_victor_007 and theshadowhunter90, where specialized strategies were deployed.
Fun Facts & Quirks
Known for a mild 'biology pun' mindset, Andrew1972 approaches the chessboard like a petri dish — every move a cell in the grand organism of the game. His openings and middlegames are like genetic sequences where mutations (unexpected tactics) can lead to victory or defeat.
Like any good biologist, he sometimes makes early resignations (0.62% rate) when the environment proves too hostile — an efficient energy conservation mechanism.
His distinct blend of rapid adaptability, strategic endurance, and psychological toughness makes Andrew1972 not just a chess player, but a living experiment in the evolution of competitive chess!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| putingotohell | 11W / 9L / 2D | View Games |
| hawk2016 | 7W / 10L / 3D | View Games |
| doriangatsby | 6W / 11L / 2D | View Games |
| rkdca | 9W / 7L / 3D | View Games |
| chessnicoo35 | 6W / 12L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1810 | |||
| 2022 | 1704 | 1866 | ||
| 2021 | 1784 | 1821 | 551 | |
| 2020 | 1940 | 2082 | ||
| 2019 | 1788 | 2067 | 893 | |
| 2018 | 1805 | 1953 | ||
| 2017 | 1642 | 1802 | ||
| 2016 | 1681 | 1191 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250W / 158L / 22D | 226W / 181L / 20D | 84.1 |
| 2022 | 372W / 364L / 36D | 373W / 365L / 30D | 81.6 |
| 2021 | 1324W / 1099L / 164D | 1243W / 1176L / 156D | 83.5 |
| 2020 | 810W / 704L / 118D | 804W / 751L / 105D | 86.1 |
| 2019 | 1282W / 919L / 123D | 1124W / 1066L / 127D | 84.3 |
| 2018 | 1315W / 1069L / 122D | 1232W / 1174L / 143D | 84.8 |
| 2017 | 2397W / 2006L / 220D | 2171W / 2201L / 221D | 81.6 |
| 2016 | 205W / 196L / 22D | 208W / 189L / 28D | 78.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 1863 | 889 | 865 | 109 | 47.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1466 | 752 | 620 | 94 | 51.3% |
| French Defense Kings Indian Attack | 1373 | 729 | 555 | 89 | 53.1% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 1091 | 613 | 415 | 63 | 56.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 996 | 486 | 440 | 70 | 48.8% |
| Caro Kann Defense Breyer Variation | 939 | 509 | 376 | 54 | 54.2% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense | 926 | 480 | 393 | 53 | 51.8% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 891 | 420 | 400 | 71 | 47.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Anglo Slav Opening | 798 | 398 | 365 | 35 | 49.9% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Ponziani Gambit | 743 | 419 | 284 | 40 | 56.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirc Defense | 536 | 268 | 249 | 19 | 50.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 503 | 256 | 237 | 10 | 50.9% |
| French Defense Kings Indian Attack | 489 | 264 | 208 | 17 | 54.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 387 | 198 | 174 | 15 | 51.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 351 | 191 | 150 | 10 | 54.4% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 320 | 171 | 136 | 13 | 53.4% |
| Caro Kann Defense Breyer Variation | 266 | 163 | 96 | 7 | 61.3% |
| Bishops Opening | 240 | 133 | 98 | 9 | 55.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 194 | 90 | 96 | 8 | 46.4% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 176 | 85 | 86 | 5 | 48.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 1 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |