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Andreas Skotheim CM

ansko1999 Since 2021 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟♟
45.3% W 45.0% L 9.7% D
Bullet
2751
796W 790L 140D
Blitz
2700
1684W 1691L 390D
Rapid
2498
16W 1L 2D

Andreas Skotheim, ansko1999: FIDE Candidate Master and Speed Chess Storyteller

Andreas Skotheim, online as ansko1999, is a Candidate Master whose profile feels like a lively chess diary. The preferred time control appears to be Rapid, even though the record is filled with fast games that reward quick ideas, sharp tactics, and a little bit of flair.

Who ansko1999 Is on the Board

Andreas plays with a confident mix of gambit energy and positional patience. The Candidate Master title gives the profile a formal foundation, while the online record shows a player who is comfortable when the position gets messy.

  • The preferred time control appears to be Rapid.
  • The style favors active piece play and a willingness to trade into practical positions.
  • The games often stay competitive, with many reaching long sequences before the result is decided.

Openings With Character

Andreas has a hand in the Amar Gambit, a sharp and unusual opening where the pawn structure can open quickly. The Caro-Kann Defense also appears as a solid choice when the game needs a reliable foundation. These openings help create positions where the player can fight for space, challenge the center, and create attacking chances without falling into boring repetition.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Amar Gambit: 49.8% over 289 gamesEnglish Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense: 44.7% over 255 gamesBarnes Defense: 40.6% over 175 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: 49.4% over 168 gamesScandinavian Defense: 50.3% over 147 gamesColle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation: 51.4% over 140 gamesAmar Gambit50%English Opening: Anglo-…45%Barnes Defense41%Caro-Kann Defense49%Scandinavian Defense50%Colle System: Rhamphorh…51%

A Game In The Spirit of The Repertoire

This short sequence captures the kind of fast, direct battle that fits the profile. White opens in the center, Black strikes back, and the center becomes a battleground where knights and pawns decide who gets the better grip.

A Friendly Rivalry

One of the most frequent names in the matchup log is Leonardo Bispo. The record between the two is the kind of repeated encounter that helps a chess player measure consistency, adjust plans, and turn familiar positions into opportunities.

If the broader archive looks like a speed chess workshop, this rivalry is a small corner where preparation and instinct keep meeting again and again.

Playing Personality

  • Games tend to develop through active tactics and practical pressure.
  • The player seems comfortable when the position turns complicated.
  • There is a blend of gambit-like initiative and long-game resilience.

Andreas Skotheim is the sort of chess profile that invites curiosity. There is enough rapid chess flavor, enough opening experimentation, and enough tactical life to make the name ansko1999 worth remembering.

Bio last updated 2026-08-26