Andrew Samuelson FM

Andrew Samuelson — The FIDE Master of the Digital Arena

Andrew Samuelson, known in the chess world as AndrewSamuelson, is a proud FIDE Master whose journey through the ranks started humbly with a blitz rating barely making a dent at 1297 in 2012. Since then, Andrew has catapulted himself into the upper echelons of chess prowess — regularly flirting with a blistering blitz peak rating above 2500 and demonstrating a steady grip on rapid and bullet formats as well.

A Flashback to the Chessboard Saga

Beginning with a flawless single-game blitz win in 2012, Andrew quickly gathered steam. A few years later, in 2020, he hit his stride, maintaining a blitz rating north of 2500 and bullet nearing 2450, proving he’s as comfortable in a lightning-fast bullet match as in the more deliberate rapid games. His rapid rating, while a bit lower than blitz, still impressively hovers around the 2200 range, making Andrew a versatile tactician across all time controls.

Style & Stamina

Andrew's playstyle is a curious mix of patience and tactical sharpness. With an average game length exceeding 75 moves for wins, this player shows exceptional endurance — never one to throw in the towel early, evidenced by the rarity of early resignations (only about 0.55%). Endgames are Andrew's playground, with an 84% frequency in games going the distance, proving he's got nerves of steel when the board pares down to the bare essentials.

The Tactical Houdini

Comeback king alert! Andrew has an astonishing 90.92% comeback rate, and if you manage to win a piece off him (good luck), he still holds a perfect 100% win rate afterward. Opponents beware: underestimation equals checkmate in disguise.

Not Just A Number

Psychologically, Andrew keeps calm and carries on. Despite the intense pressure and countless fast games, the tilt factor is remarkably low at 8, and the player even boasts a 3-game current winning streak. Saturday mornings might throw a slight curveball, but come 7 a.m., this chess engine hits a 70% win rate — maybe fueled by coffee or sheer focus.

Friend or Foe?

He’s shared the battlefield with heavyweight online characters like "richie9000" and "singasko," holding his own admirably with win rates often above 70% against some of his most frequent foes. And with over 2,000 blitz games in his arsenal, where he maintains a win rate just above 53%, Andrew isn’t just playing chess — he’s living it.

Fun Fact

With a longest winning streak of 13 games and a win rate across openings that even the secretive “Top Secret” line can’t fully unlock (hovering around 53%-59%), Andrew Samuelson is like that mysterious chess grandmaster friend who might just be a supercomputer disguised as a human.

Whether it’s blitz lightning bolts or endgame marathons, AndrewSamuelson is a force to reckon with — a master of pieces, pixels, and pure perseverance.