Андрей Назароа (anurec) — A fast-ticking tactician

Андрей Назароа, who often signs in as anurec, is a Bullet specialist known for frantic time scrambles, resilient comebacks, and an alarming fondness for the Alekhine. If you blink, you may miss a queen fork and a clever resignation. This short biography highlights Андрей's style, favorite openings, and notable moments across Bullet and Blitz play.

Career highlights and peak moments

Preferred time control: Bullet. Expect blitzed tactics and fast intuition.
Peak Bullet rating: 2487 (2026-02-14). Peak Blitz and Rapid are also noteworthy and show versatility.
Rating trend snapshot:
Remarkable comeback ability with a Comeback Rate above 70 percent. Андрей is the player who turns near-losses into teachable moments for the opponent.
Example clutch game versus a long-time rival: View Game

Playing style and psychology

Андрей combines long endgames with quick tactical strikes. Opponents often find themselves in long, technical fights where patience matters as much as speed.

Endgame frequency: 70.37 percent. Many games go the distance.
Avg moves per decisive game: about 63 moves. Not all Bullet games are one-minute chaos.
Comeback rate: 72.75 percent. Losing material is rarely the final word.
Tilt factor: 14. A spirited player who bounces back but can get testy on long runs.
Best time of day: around 21:00. Prime bullet hunting hours.

Top openings and repertoire

Андрей plays a wide and occasionally surprising repertoire. He favors dynamic, asymmetrical systems and enjoys entering positions that test both memory and intuition.

Alekhine Defense - lots of experience as Black, often steering complex middlegames.
Sicilian Defense: Closed - a go-to when seeking unbalanced, strategic fights as White.
Four Knights Game - an unexpected comfort choice with a high win rate when White.
Other favorites include the French, Caro-Kann Exchange, and Czech Defense.

Sample mini opening line to try against Андрей:

Streaks, records, and opponents

Longest winning streak: 13 games. Long enough to demand respect, or at least coffee.
Longest losing streak: 14 games. Even legends have rough patches.
Frequent opponents include Bharath Ravikumar and ChessEducationnet, among others. These matchups often produce memorable scorelines and mutual improvements.

Form and practical tips for facing Андрей

If you plan to play Андрей, remember:

Do not rush into unclear exchanges; he thrives in long, technical endgames.
Keep an eye on the clock. Time pressure favors Андрей's intuitive tactics.
Capitalize on small advantages early. While his Comeback Rate is high, consistent pressure still wins games.

Quick stats snapshot

Preferred time control: Bullet
High tactical awareness and chance of recovering after material losses
Plays a mix of classical and offbeat openings to keep opponents guessing

Want more games and analysis?

Explore Андрей's recent games and learn from his endgame technique and time-management choices. A sample game and profile links above will get you started. For deeper study, try searching his most-played openings and reviewing long endgames where his strengths are most visible.