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andrew1972

Playing Since: 2013-09-03 (Active)

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Daily: 1191
0W / 0L / 1D
Rapid: 551
0W / 2L / 0D
Blitz: 1776
14275W / 12633L / 1754D
Bullet: 1642
6111W / 5476L / 412D

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

Recent Opponents
ziaul1973 1W / 0L / 0D View
massoli 0W / 1L / 0D View
der-blaue-reiter 1W / 0L / 0D View
chessismyrsbreak 1W / 0L / 0D View
milenyumbilgisayar 0W / 1L / 0D View
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
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220252082551YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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
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