Andrea Ortez WIM

Andrea Ortez (AurumO) - Woman International Master

Meet Andrea Ortez, a fierce chess warrior who proudly holds the title of Woman International Master from FIDE. Andrea isn’t just another name on the chessboard; they’re a strategist with a personality as dynamic as their game. Known in the online circles as AurumO, Andrea combines a solid understanding of the game with a touch of flair—and a healthy dose of humor.

Career Highlights & Style

Andrea’s rating journey is a rollercoaster of thrilling triumphs and dramatic battles. Their peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2148 in early 2023, proving lightning-fast reflexes aren’t just for flash chess players. When it comes to bullet games, Andrea reached a peak rating of 2049, showcasing the ability to checkmate while barely blinking.

Their playing style is as clever as a knight’s fork: with an 83.86% frequency of endgames and a comeback rate of about 86.53%, Andrea can bounce back from setbacks, turning near-defeats into victories. Opponents beware—the WIM has a 47.43% win rate even after losing a piece, which means that giving Andrea material advantage might not be the best idea!

Stats to Brag About

• Blitz Record: 1366 wins, 1259 losses, 174 draws—because even legends have off days.
• Bullet Record: 959 wins, 883 losses, 88 draws—speed chess with no mercy!
• Rapid Record: 43 wins, 31 losses, 2 draws—slow and steady doesn’t apply here.
• Daily Chess: 1 win, no losses, and a draw—guess they take relaxing games seriously too.

Not Just a Player, But a Time Lord

Andrea plays best at 1 PM sharp—when tactical awareness peaks. The best hour to challenge AurumO? Possibly not 1 PM, because that’s when they shine brightest. Studies show their most successful hours are actually early morning and late night too, proving chess is a 24/7 passion.

Opening Mysteries & Opponent Woes

Andrea’s opening moves are mostly "Top Secret." With a nearly 50% win rate against a difficult assortment of opponents, many would love to crack their opening strategy code. Amongst the most frequent victims are players like davo105 and zetitasaurio. Let’s just say some opponents have a love-hate relationship with AurumO!

Recent Memorable Encounters

Their latest hard-fought victory involved a swift resignation from the opponent after 22 moves in a beautiful Alapin Sicilian Defense. Even when tides turn, Andrea’s resilience is well-documented, although the occasional loss reminds us that even champions have to recharge.

Fun Facts

Long winning streak: 12 games (because sometimes the stars align).
Longest losing streak: 14 games (because life’s not always a fairy tale).
Average moves per win: About 71 moves - patience is a virtue, especially in chess.
And a tilt factor of 14 - so yes, Andrea gets frustrated too, but quickly bounces back with a grin (and a sneaky bishop move).

"Chess is life, but sometimes you just have to resign graciously and come back stronger." - Probably something Andrea would say.