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Andy

Username: Andyrectiondutop

Location: Roanne

Playing Since: 2024-01-31 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 546
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 935
241W / 160L / 35D
Blitz: 268
103W / 107L / 10D
Bullet: 325
13W / 12L / 1D

Andyrectiondutop: The Chess Maverick

Meet Andy, a rapidly ascending star in the chess universe, whose battles on the 64 squares are marked with fierce intensity and surprising twists. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 946 in May 2025, Andy is no stranger to both thrilling victories and humbling defeats.

Playing Style & Approach

Andy is a strategist who doesn’t shy away from a challenge—and his game length reflects that persistence. Expect around 52 moves to victory on average, but a grueling 62 moves before a loss - proof that giving up early isn’t Andy’s style (even if sometimes the opponent sneaks in a sneaky checkmate!). Early resignations are rare, clocking in just under 5% of his games, suggesting endurance through the thick and thin of complicated positions. Fun fact: Andy’s better with the black pieces, boasting a 52.77% win rate compared to 48.17% with white. Maybe black’s the new white?

Opening Repertoire

Andy favors some intriguing lines. The mysterious and effective “Top Secret” opening dominates his rapid play, yielding a stellar 61% win rate across 169 games. The Scandinavian Defense also makes the cut, with a notable 63.64% win rate. His blitz openings are a tad more experimental, but he shines occasionally with the Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense, boasting a 66.67% win rate there. Clearly, Andy likes to keep opponents guessing—and sometimes scratching their heads.

Stats That Tell a Story

  • Rapid wins: 243 vs losses: 162
  • Blitz battles: 127 wins, 155 losses (a rollercoaster ride!)
  • Bullet pace: A strong taste for fast fingers - 13 wins and 12 losses
  • Daily: A perfect, if brief, record—1 win and no losses

Psychological Insights & Quirks

Andy’s tilt factor of 9 means he feels the pressure sometimes (honestly, who doesn’t?), but his impressive 75% comeback rate after trailing is proof of his "never-say-die" grit. His best time to strike? A surprising 3 AM — clearly the witching hour isn’t just for ghosts!

Recent Battles

Fresh off the press, Andy took down hehe9393 by resignation in a tense Queen's Gambit Declined Baltic Defense. Another recent masterpiece was a checkmate victory over Jefty92, showcasing sharp tactical awareness and patience. Yet, even the mighty stumble: a recent loss to rembake via resignation reminds us that every chess journey has its bumps.

Trivia & Fun

Andy’s longest winning streak is an impressive 9 games, matched by an equally daunting longest losing streak of 9 games. A perfect balance of highs and lows that keep things exciting—for Andy and his fans alike.

In summary, Andyrectiondutop is a chess player who combines dogged determination, an eclectic opening arsenal, and a pinch of late-night madness to make every game memorable. The journey is ongoing, and you’d better watch out when he’s playing at 3 AM—you might just witness a spectacular comeback or a sneaky checkmate!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
cotrendy 3W / 13L / 1D View Games
shinobi62 4W / 4L / 1D View Games
maylis1102 5W / 0L / 0D View Games
noab54 2W / 2L / 0D View Games
ksandra42 3W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 325 352 946 546
2024 168 290 309
Rating by Year20242025946168YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 150W / 142L / 19D 167W / 127L / 15D 59.8
2024 34W / 30L / 7D 33W / 30L / 7D 61.5

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 169 103 53 13 61.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 32 15 17 0 46.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 23 14 9 0 60.9%
Scandinavian Defense 11 7 2 2 63.6%
Alekhines Defense 10 5 2 3 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 9 4 4 1 44.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 8 3 3 2 37.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 196 88 100 8 44.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 5 1 3 1 20.0%
Bishops Opening 4 0 3 1 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Scotch Game 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Ponziani Opening Jaenisch Counterattack 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 8 3 4 1 37.5%
Kings Pawn Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Undefined 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 9 2
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