Andreea Navrotescu - Woman Grandmaster
Meet Andreea Navrotescu, or as the chess world knows her, andy_rekt – a Woman Grandmaster whose blitz moves are as swift and sharp as her wit. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2518 in early 2024, Andreea proves that she’s got the brains and the nerve to keep opponents on their toes.
Chess Style & Strengths
Known for a relentless endgame presence (appearing in nearly 80% of her games), Andreea's approach could be summed up as “play smart, play long.” An expert at the comeback, she bounces back with a tactical awareness second to none – boasting a whopping 81.5% comeback rate after losing positions. And if she’s down a piece? Don’t underestimate her; she still wins close to half those games!
The Blitz Queen
Blitz is where she shines brightest – with over 1300 wins in more than 1400 matches, Andreea’s instinct and speed make her a nightmare to face in those lightning-fast games. Her longest winning streak clocks in at 20 consecutive victories, so if you blink, you might just miss her rise.
Preferred Openings and Play
Whether she's wielding mysterious “Top Secret” openings or testing foes with “Unknown Opening” strategies, Andreea rarely gives away her secrets. Her win rates hover around the 50% mark against diverse opening styles, proving versatility is part of her arsenal. Just don't ask her to reveal those "Top Secret" moves – classified, of course.
Notable Recent Battles
In September 2024, Andreea demonstrated her prowess with a sharp kingside assault, forcing an opponent to resign after relentless pressure. Opponents beware: her games reveal a mix of clever strategic plans punctuated by tactical fireworks, often concluding with a victorious rook or queen flourish – the mark of a true Grandmaster.
A Glimpse Into the Mind
Fascinatingly, Andreea performs best around 2 pm – so if you want to catch her off guard, better avoid challenging her during “prime time.” With a tilt factor of 11, it seems even a Woman Grandmaster can get a little salty now and then, but hey, who doesn’t? Her average game length hovers around 70 moves, so patience is a virtue when playing against andy_rekt.
Final Thoughts
Andreea Navrotescu is more than a chess player; she’s a formidable tactician, resilient competitor, and a master of the mental marathon that chess can be. Whether blitzing through opponents or grinding down in long endgames, andy_rekt is here to remind us all: in chess, as in life, it's not just about moving pieces – it's about making your moves count.
Feedback for Andreea Navrotescu
Andreea, you are demonstrating a strong and versatile playing style, with clear signs of deep understanding especially in your opening repertoire and middlegame plans. Reviewing your recent games, there are several key strengths and areas to focus on for further improvement:
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: You handle opening principles well, especially with d4 and e4 openings, establishing good central control (as seen in your King's Indian and French Defense games).
- Active Piece Play: You frequently develop your pieces with intent and coordinate attacks effectively—your use of pins, pressure on key squares, and timely exchanges in your wins shows good tactical vision.
- Calculation Under Time Pressure: Your ability to secure wins in rapid time controls suggests solid calculation skills and resilience.
Areas for Improvement
- Handling Complex Endgames: Some losses indicate challenges in converting or defending complex endgame positions. Spending time studying endgame theory, especially rook and minor piece endgames, will pay dividends.
- Pawn Structure and Strategic Planning: There are moments where pawn breaks either weren't timed perfectly or led to weaknesses. Consider analyzing your pawn structures more critically and learning typical plans in those structures to strengthen your strategic play.
- Defensive Techniques: Enhancing your defense against aggressive attacks, especially in the French and Slav structures, can help you hold difficult positions and seek counter-chances.
Next Steps and Study Suggestions
- Review your games focusing on critical moments before transitions into endgames; identify where small inaccuracies gave your opponents chances.
- Practice tactical puzzles daily to sharpen your calculation and spotting of intermediate moves (forks, pins, skewers).
- Analyze key pawn breaks and typical plans in your preferred openings with the help of pawn break theory—for example, breaking with c5 in d4 openings or f5 in King's Indian setups.
- Work on technique in Rook and Minor piece endgames by studying instructive endings and playing training positions against engines or sparring partners.
Keep up your great work, and continue to learn from both your wins and losses. Your commitment to improving your game is evident, and with focused study in these areas, you will see steady progress!
Here is a highlight of your most recent convincing victory to review key tactical ideas:
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mihnea08 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Krozulah | 36W / 19L / 1D | View Games |
| maugreyfoloeil | 16W / 18L / 5D | View Games |
| Georgiana Morea | 13W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| Sravan Renjith | 6W / 14L / 2D | View Games |
| Dina Belenkaya | 11W / 9L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2369 | 2184 | ||
| 2024 | 2220 | 2369 | ||
| 2023 | 2282 | |||
| 2022 | 2285 | 2342 | ||
| 2021 | 2219 | 2219 | 2192 | |
| 2020 | 2042 | 2217 | 2035 | 1534 |
| 2019 | 2130 | 1609 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 1D | 55.3 |
| 2024 | 15W / 21L / 1D | 10W / 21L / 5D | 66.5 |
| 2023 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 101.0 |
| 2022 | 5W / 11L / 2D | 6W / 7L / 2D | 83.9 |
| 2021 | 32W / 30L / 6D | 28W / 35L / 6D | 77.6 |
| 2020 | 521W / 380L / 47D | 430W / 429L / 50D | 73.1 |
| 2019 | 14W / 9L / 0D | 8W / 19L / 0D | 63.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 54 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 51.9% |
| King's Indian Defense: Accelerated Averbakh Variation | 53 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 49.1% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 47 | 25 | 20 | 2 | 53.2% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 38 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 36.8% |
| Australian Defense | 38 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 52.6% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 37 | 16 | 19 | 2 | 43.2% |
| Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line | 36 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 34 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 47.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 33 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Unknown | 33 | 16 | 17 | 0 | 48.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 47 | 28 | 18 | 1 | 59.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 39 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 53.9% |
| King's Indian Defense: Accelerated Averbakh Variation | 25 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 64.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 44.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 72.2% |
| French Defense | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 31.2% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 35.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Carls-Bremen System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dutch Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 1 |