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Annmarie Muetsch WIM

Username: aridannie

Playing Since: 2019-01-08 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1925
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2234
24W / 4L / 4D
Blitz: 2576
421W / 386L / 104D
Bullet: 2435
95W / 74L / 16D

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!


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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
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202525761925YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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
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