About AndyTabert
AndyTabert is a prolific online chess player known for blasting through Rapid games with calm aggression and for an almost theatrical love of the Scandinavian Defense. Andy plays with a sense of humor at the board and a serious focus on improvement. Preferred time control: Rapid. Best time of day to catch Andy online is around 03:00, which explains the surprising number of brilliant early-morning finishes.
- Username: AndyTabert
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Notable volume: over 11,000 bullet wins and thousands of Rapid and Daily games
- Peak Rapid rating: 2000 (2025-01-15)
Playing Style
Andy favors long, strategic fights that often end deep into the game. Expect lots of endgame practice and long decisive games that test patience. Average decisive game length sits near the mid 70s in moves, which means Andy likes the marathon rather than the sprint.
- Endgame frequency: high
- Avg moves per decisive game: roughly 75
- Early resignation rate: low - Andy fights on
- Strong tactical resilience: excellent comeback rate after setbacks
Notable Openings
Openings are a showcase of Andy's identity: bold, a little offbeat, and effective. Below are some of the most successful lines and where Andy shines.
- Scandinavian Defense - a signature weapon across time controls. Scandinavian Defense
- Scotch Game - a favorite when playing White for direct central play. Scotch Game
- Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation - high win rate in Bullet and White play. Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation
- Amar Gambit and Amazon Attack - adventurous choices that pay off especially in Daily and Rapid
Career Highlights & Streaks
Andy has enjoyed impressive peaks and long runs of form. These highlights capture a few milestones and streaks that define the career so far.
- Peak Bullet rating recorded in mid 2025.
- Longest winning streak: 21 games.
- Current winning streak: 5 games and counting.
- Notable opponent list includes frequent matches with Emilio Friscic and rabov1981.
View a sample memorable Rapid finish:
Sample Game & Opening Study
Use this short PGN to watch a typical opening sequence Andy likes to steer games into. It is ideal for Rapid practice and study.
Trends, Strengths, and Training Tips
Andy is strongest when prepared and patient. Tactical resilience and a high comeback rate mean that giving up early is never a good idea against Andy. Here are a few practical training tips inspired by Andy's play.
- Work on endgame technique. Andy often converts long endgames.
- Study the Scandinavian and Scotch to understand typical pawn structures and plans.
- Practice playing long time control games to build stamina and calculation depth.
- Play some early-morning blitz if you want to catch Andy at peak unconventional creativity.
Fun Facts
- Andy has a soft spot for gambits, but tends to convert them into patient, positional wins.
- Favorite hour to play: 03:00. This is also listed as Andy's best time of day to play.
- Comes back remarkably often: comeback rate is among the higher values for active players.
- For a visual of Rapid progress:
Want to Follow Andy?
Catch Andy in Rapid queues and Daily arenas. For opening study and a quick laugh between moves, Andy is worth a follow. Opponents to look up include Emilio Friscic and baklava sarajevo.