Ricardo J. Anduz

Ricardo J. Anduz (Username: andux_46)

Meet Ricardo J. Anduz, a rapid-fire chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is sprinkled with both valiant wins and humbling lessons. Fondly known online as andux_46, Ricardo has been battling opponents since at least 2018, enduring epic tactical melees, surprising comebacks, and the occasional checkmate-induced facepalm.

Rating & Style

Ricardo’s rapid chess ratings have seen quite a ride, boasting a peak of 820 in 2024 before a dramatic dip to the mid-300s in 2025. Blitz lovers might recall his peak blitz rating north of 1000 back in 2018, a brief flirtation with faster-paced chaos. But numbers only tell part of the story. Ricardo's style is a curious blend of endurance and resilience — his games average around 55 moves before victory or defeat, and his approach to endgames is frequent and thoughtful, diving into those late-stage battles with passion.

Strengths & Quirks

• Tactical Houdini: When losing a piece, Ricardo's win rate shoots to 100%. He's got a remarkable knack for turning the tables when the odds are stacked against him.
• Comeback Kid: With a comeback rate over 63%, he battles on through adversity — think Rocky Balboa, but with pawns and bishops.
• Early Resignations: Just a modest 5.3%, proving he’s not one to throw in the towel without a fight.
• Tilt Factor: At an 8 (on some mysterious scale of emotional chess turbulence), Ricardo knows what it's like to have a “blundered queen” moment – but he keeps returning to challenge new foes!

Opening Choices

Ricardo loves the classics, with the King’s Pawn Opening, King’s Knight Variation being his playground (22 games with a solid 50% win rate). His love affair with the French Defense (Normal Variation) is a real success story – winning over 85% of those clashes. Not all openings get equal love though; the Philidor Defense is a bit of a nemesis, where he only clinched victory once in eleven attempts.

Notable Highlights

His longest winning streak stands proudly at 6 games, showing that when inspiration strikes, Ricardo can channel the spirit of a grandmaster-in-the-making. Though the current streak is resting at zero, every game is a fresh canvas for new victories – recently demonstrated by his clever checkmate victories in May 2025, using sharp tactical shots and well-timed sacrifices.

Frenemies & Rivals

Ricardo’s online battles have brought him face-to-face with opponents by the usernames exoticjizz, jcue66, and seve2132, among others. While some rivals have been particularly tough nuts to crack (winless against those listed), he boasts a perfect 100% win rate against a surprisingly long list of other challengers, proving his knack for exploiting weaknesses and seizing opportunity.

When to Catch Him Online

For those hoping to witness Ricardo in action live, his best daytime wins tend to come on Tuesdays (41% win rate) and mornings around 6 AM, when his alertness peaks (winning over 44%). For a dramatic showdown? Try 5 PM to 9 PM, when his win rates hover near or above 40%, the prime time for this master of the rapid game.

Fun Fact

Despite many losses, Ricardo's resilience and humor keep him charging on. A stubborn warrior with a chessboard grudge, he turns defeats into fuel for comeback comebacks — because in chess, as in life, it’s never over until the king is checkmated.

Chess.com Profile: andux_46