Andrew Ledger IM

Andrew Ledger - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Andrew Ledger, a chess maestro who has earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. Andrew's blitz rating has been on a phenomenal upward trajectory, hitting a sizzling peak of 2328 in February 2024. It seems like the only thing moving faster than their pieces is their rating!

Blitz Brilliance

With an impressive blitz record of 17 wins, 8 losses, and 3 draws, Andrew shows a winning spirit, especially when playing on Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays, boasting a perfect 100% win rate on those days. The morning hours around 11:00 AM are hands down Andrew's time to shine, hitting win rates of 100% at multiple hours around that golden hour.

Playing Style & Personality

Andrew’s style is a blend of tenacity and patience. They average nearly 80 moves per win, proving their games aren't rushed coffee breaks but full gourmet chess meals. A true endgame specialist — with an 85.7% frequency in endgame play — Andrew loves outwitting opponents when the board is stripped down to its bare essentials.

Early resignations? Not in Andrew’s vocabulary. They play till the bitter end with zero premature surrenders, and their comeback rate sits high at 88.2%. Lost a piece? No problem, the win rate after losing a piece stands proud at 57.7%. That’s resilience that could inspire even the pawns to dream big!

Recent Adventures on the Board

One of Andrew’s freshest victories was against Vladimir Bobryshev, winning on time in a tense battle featuring the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack. Andrew’s rook and knight danced beautifully to clinch the win, proving their mastery in time pressure situations.

Of course, not all battles end in triumph. Andrew suffered a few losses in a challenging streak during May 2023, often at the hands of tricky opponents like ringone and others who aren’t shy to punish a slip-up. Yet, these setbacks only serve to fuel the current winning streak of 4 games and sharpen the play further.

The Opponent Whisperer

Facing foes like repeated_blunder, chessplayer_zgz, or bobryshev_vladimir has been mostly a walk in the park — Andrew boasts a 100% win rate against many well-known challengers. Against tougher nuts like sosladmi or ringone, the battles have been fierce and sometimes tilted the other way, but hey, every champion has their rivals to keep things spicy!

A Final Word

Armed with a sharp mind, excellent endgame technique, and a fondness for grinding out wins deep into the game, Andrew Ledger is a force to be reckoned with on any chessboard. Whether racing through blitz or plotting a strategic masterpiece, Andrew plays with passion, precision, and just the right amount of cheeky chess humor—because who says the game can't be serious and fun at the same time?