Andrew Brown IM

Andrew Brown - International Master

Meet Andrew Brown, known in the chess world as AndrewB92, an International Master with a rating as dynamic as his playing style. Starting from modest beginnings with a blitz rating in the mid-1300s in 2013, Andrew has sprinted up the ranks to achieve a peak blitz rating of an impressive 2640 in April 2024—definitely no pawn in the game!

Andrew’s chess journey is a tale of grit and tactical wizardry. With a lightning-fast comeback rate of 82.84% and a flair for turning losing positions into wins, he embodies the spirit of a true fighter. His games are known to stretch quite long, averaging 71 moves per win, proving that patience sometimes beats speed, even in blitz! Speaking of speed, his bullet peak soared to 2525, and his rapid best touches 2293, making him a versatile adversary no time control can intimidate.

Whether wielding the white pieces with a confident 53.75% win rate or battling it out as black with just under 50%, Andrew’s style combines sharp tactics and strategic depth. He favors high-frequency endgames (appearing in over 80% of his games), showcasing his endurance and endgame prowess, and he possesses an impressively low early resignation rate of just 0.26%—giving his opponents no gift wins!

Off the board, Andrew’s psychological game is almost as impressive. While he admits to a tilt factor of 14 (yes, the occasional frustration in chess is real), he knows his best moments come in the calm morning hours, especially around 8 AM, when his mind is as fresh as a newly reset board.

In recent action, Andrew clinched victory in a thrilling 41-move battle using the Queen’s Pawn Opening with a crafty win on time—because why not let the clock fight on your behalf when you’re dominating? [See the game]

Fun fact: Andrew has a knack for surprising opponents with "Top Secret" openings (that’s his official categorization), playing over 20,000 blitz games using it with a win rate of about 52%. Maybe the secret is out now, but the opponents will have to deal with the unexpected!

Always hungry for challenges, Andrew keeps a winning streak alive and kicking (currently on a 5-game streak) and isn’t shy to endure a losing streak either (longest losing streak: 14 games), which might just be his way to keep things spicy. But fear not, the inverse ratio of his losses and wins suggests he bounces back stronger than ever.

Whether you meet him online as AndrewB92 or in thrilling over-the-board battles, Andrew Brown remains a formidable International Master who loves the beautiful game, combines strategic depth and tactical genius, and isn’t afraid to get a bit cheeky on the board. Chess.com’s community certainly thinks so: with thousands of wins spanning blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily games, Andrew’s name is one to remember.

“Keep your friends close, and your queens closer.” - Andrew Brown, probably.