Annmarie Muetsch - Woman International Master (WIM)
Also known in the digital arena as aridannie, Annmarie Muetsch is a chess force that combines fierce tactical awareness with a dash of quirky charm. Awarded the prestigious Woman International Master title by FIDE, Annmarie doesn't just play chess — they almost breathe it.
Chess Journey and Achievements
Starting with a respectable bullet rating around 1900 in early 2019, Annmarie rapidly ascended through the ranks to peak at an impressive 2503 in bullet by November 2024. Not to be outdone, their blitz prowess soared even higher, touching a stunning 2613 rating in December 2024 — a number that might just break chess servers when they play.
In rapid games, Annmarie holds a solid peak rating of 2354, showcasing versatility across time controls, while managing to never lose a daily game in two recorded attempts — clearly a grandmaster of patience or just really good at blocking out distractions during long games.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an astonishing 85.96% comeback rate after setbacks, Annmarie embodies resilience. Losing a piece? No problem — their win rate after such events stays near 46%, proving they can turn misfortune into victory with a grin. An early resignation rate of just 2.26% signals a warrior who fights till the bitter end. Average game lengths hovering around 75 to 81 moves paint the picture of a strategic grandmaster who isn't in a hurry to finish.
Endgame enthusiast alert! More than 82% of their games reach the late stages, meaning if you dare challenge Annmarie, prepare for a long, cerebral battle. Their play shines particularly bright early in the morning hours around 6 AM — maybe fueled by strong coffee or sheer genius.
Signature Openings and Tactics
Annmarie thrives in the realm of mystery, playing many games with Unknown Openings boasting a respectable 54.78% win rate in bullet and 46.27% in blitz. They've mastered the Indian Game Tartakower Defense and King's Indian Defense Normal Variation with a perfect 100% success in bullet — showing a penchant for complex, strategic battles where their skills truly dazzle. They fearlessly toy with the Sicilian and Philidor Defenses, sometimes turning the tables with deadly precision.
Competitive Spirit
Whether blitzing or bulleting, Annmarie racks up wins at a prolific rate — over 400 blitz wins and a solid 90 in bullet games, with far fewer losses than you'd expect for a player climbing so rapidly. Their longest winning streak? An eye-popping 15 games in a row, which might have left opponents googling “how to beat aridannie”. Even when the going is tough, their tilt factor of 9 out of 100 means they mostly keep their cool (a little fiery, just enough to light the board on fire!).
Recent Highlights
In their latest bullet masterpiece against TraderDG in May 2025, Annmarie executed a smooth win via resignation after forty-one moves of strategic brilliance. Their ability to outmaneuver high-rated opponents like Alekhin77 and nicentgmchess2009 keeps their fans on the edge of their seats.
Fun Fact
Annmarie's record shows a curious anomaly: while dominating many opponents with near-perfect scores, they also have a quirky 0% win rate against a mysterious "Top Secret" opening — the only place where even WIM magic hits a wall.
In Summary
Annmarie Muetsch is a chess juggernaut armed with a potent blend of tactical brilliance, endgame expertise, and psychological resilience. Their games are a rollercoaster ride — dramatic comebacks, calculated attacks, and a deep love for long, intense battles. Whether online or in-person, facing Annmarie means facing one of the smartest, funniest, and most dedicated competitors on the board. Watch out world, because aridannie is here to outwit, outplay, and maybe out-joke you too!
Positives in Your Recent Blitz Games
Annmarie, your recent wins demonstrate strong strategic play and good use of opening principles. Here are some key strengths observed:
- Quick development and castling: You efficiently develop your pieces and secure your king safety early, as seen in your recent game against SchroedingersTiger where you castled quickly and coordinated your pieces well.
- Effective control of the center: You tend to establish strong central presence, helping you dictate the flow of the game.
- Strong tactical awareness: Your ability to capitalize on opponent mistakes and tactical opportunities, such as winning material or launching decisive attacks, has contributed to your wins.
- Opening repertoire: Your varied openings like the Reti Opening and others suit your style, giving you a solid foundation and good results.
Areas to Focus On for Improvement
Despite the positives, some areas offer room to enhance your blitz performance:
- Endgame technique: In your recent loss with the Philidor Defense, converting the endgame was a challenge. Practice theoretical endgames and basic winning patterns to improve conversion rates in simplified positions.
- Time management: Blitz requires balancing speed with accuracy. Be mindful not to spend too much time early at the expense of critical moments later in the game.
- Handling complex middlegames: There were moments when you faced positional pressure, particularly in pawn structure confrontations. Studying typical pawn break ideas and maneuvering can help.
- Minimizing inaccuracies in critical moments: Work on pattern recognition to reduce tactical oversights and missed opportunities, especially when under time pressure.
Practical Tips for Your Training
- Analyze your losses deeply: Reviewing games like the recent Philidor Defense loss can uncover subtle mistakes or strategic misunderstandings.
- Endgame drills: Use online training tools to rapidly improve your technique in rook, minor piece, and pawn endgames common in blitz play.
- Opening study: Continue reinforcing openings where you have a higher win rate, such as the Czech Defense and Scotch Game, and learn common plans and traps.
- Blitz tactics training: Increase tactical puzzle solving with time constraints similar to blitz games to enhance quick decision making.
- Maintain confidence in your strengths: Your solid opening preparation and tactical skill are important assets to leverage during games.
Summary of Recent Progress
You have shown impressive improvement over the last 3 months with a significant rating increase and a positive trend slope, indicating good learning habits and consistent growth. Your overall win rate adjusted for opponent strength stands just above 50%, reflecting solid performance in blitz.
Keep focusing on polishing your endgame and time management especially in complex positions, and continue to build on your tactical strength and opening knowledge. This balanced approach will serve you well as you climb higher.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Marco Dobrikov | 35W / 45L / 15D | View Games |
| fritz1008 | 26W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| maxximilianou | 10W / 7L / 2D | View Games |
| Dominik Horvath | 4W / 11L / 3D | View Games |
| Leon Livaic | 3W / 11L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2435 | 2576 | ||
| 2024 | 2503 | 2562 | 2234 | |
| 2023 | 2232 | 2377 | 2224 | 1925 |
| 2022 | 2463 | |||
| 2021 | 2452 | 2387 | 2220 | |
| 2020 | 2409 | 2385 | 2199 | |
| 2019 | 2153 | 2274 | 1925 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13W / 12L / 5D | 18W / 14L / 3D | 74.7 |
| 2024 | 53W / 30L / 7D | 50W / 32L / 8D | 72.7 |
| 2023 | 5W / 5L / 0D | 7W / 2L / 1D | 72.6 |
| 2022 | 3W / 6L / 0D | 6W / 4L / 0D | 82.4 |
| 2021 | 7W / 13L / 1D | 12W / 8L / 2D | 80.2 |
| 2020 | 126W / 120L / 41D | 124W / 135L / 33D | 86.6 |
| 2019 | 78W / 49L / 17D | 69W / 69L / 10D | 78.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Attack | 18 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Czech Defense | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Philidor Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Modern | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Scotch Game | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| East Indian Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 53 | 22 | 24 | 7 | 41.5% |
| Scotch Game | 50 | 24 | 18 | 8 | 48.0% |
| Czech Defense | 45 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 57.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 40 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 47.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 40 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 33 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 45.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 27 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 40.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 24 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 45.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 22 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |