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Andre Nielsen FM

Username: azn2002

Playing Since: 2017-12-09 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 1776
42W / 17L / 2D
Rapid: 2268
6W / 2L / 2D
Blitz: 2333
203W / 122L / 27D
Bullet: 2311
687W / 510L / 89D

FIDE Master Andre Nielsen (azn2002)

Andre Nielsen, known in the chess world as azn2002, proudly holds the esteemed title of FIDE Master. A chess gladiator of impressive skill and quirky resilience, Andre has danced across the 64 squares, blending strategic precision with a sprinkle of unpredictability.

Rating Achievements & Playing Style

With peak ratings soaring close to 2400 in blitz (2394 in April 2020) and punching above 2300 in bullet and rapid formats, Andre is no stranger to the pressure cooker of fast-paced chess. Their blitz rating has seen a rollercoaster journey, from humble beginnings around 1380 in 2017 up to storming nearly 2400 by 2020 – talk about an upward checkmate trajectory!

Andre’s style is a delightful cocktail: a tough nut to crack with a 57.75% win rate playing white and a respectable 53.21% on black. With an average game length just shy of 66 moves for wins and losses alike, they clearly savor the deep strategic battles rather than quickfang skirmishes. Endgames? Absolutely – more than two-thirds of the games see Andre navigating those treacherous waters.

The Tactical Warrior

Andre’s comeback rate stands at a heroic 82.57%, meaning when the chips are down, this master turns challenges into victory songs. Surprisingly, they maintain a decent winning record even after losing a piece – a testament to their resilience and tactical nous.

Yet, even champions tilt: with a tilt factor of 9, and best performance oddly around 5 in the morning (somewhere between dawn and that first cup of coffee), it's clear Andre's battle with the chess clock involves caffeine as much as calculation.

Record and Rivalries

Andre’s blitz mastery is evident in their overall 59.19% win rate in a secret weapon opening repertoire, keeping opponents guessing with at least an equal share of draw and tactical fireworks. They have racked up 264 wins against 152 losses, sprinkled with 30 draws – a fierce competitor for sure.

Among notable rivalries, Andre shines against vinjarhammari with an impressive ~76% win rate, but has learned some humility facing others like alextorngren and thyraerteit. The battle history reads like a thrilling soap opera of chess encounters.

Recent Battles – A Tale in Moves

In their latest victorious battle, Andre demonstrated finesse playing black in a classic Giuoco Piano opening, outmaneuvering VinjarHammari on the clock and the board, winning on time after a fierce tactical melee.

Of course, no chess journey is without bruises – a recent loss to VinjarHammari in a Dutch Defense Krejcik Gambit reminded Andre to keep those knights vigilant and pawns prepared.

Chess Quirks & Trivia

  • Longest winning streak: 12 consecutive triumphs – unstoppable on a hot streak!
  • Preferred playing hours: Surprisingly aggressive and fruitful in the early hours, especially at 5 AM (better be some strong coffee brewing)
  • Fearless against the clock: With hundreds of bullet wins, Andre proves speed can indeed marry strategy.

In a nutshell, Andre Nielsen is a chess force who blends talent, perseverance, and a dash of early-morning madness to keep the chess world entertained and puzzled. Whether blitzing opponents into submission or patiently squeezing out endgame advantages, this FIDE Master’s passion for the game is clear – with just enough flair to make every game a story worth telling.


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Feedback for Andre “azn2002” Nielsen

What you’re doing well

  • Tactical vision. Your recent win against vinjarhammari showed excellent calculation with the Rxe6 – Nxe6 exchange-sacrifice sequence, netting material and the initiative.
  • Active openings. You employ sharp systems (Sicilian, Dutch, Winawer) that create imbalanced positions where your tactical skills shine.
  • Pressure chess when ahead on the board. In several daily games you maintained the initiative and converted without giving the opponent counter-chances.

Primary improvement areas

  1. Time management.
    Five of the seven losses in the sample occurred on time. Improving here will raise your results immediately.
    Suggestions:
    • Adopt a simple “30-second discipline”: make a move, add 30 s of analysis to the clock, then commit. You will seldom drop below 30 s in blitz.
    • Use the opening phase to bank time—play familiar lines rather than searching for novelty at the board.
    • Practise 1 | 0 “bullet for feel” sessions once a week to train faster move selection; review them quickly, then delete so they don’t pollute your game archive.
  2. End-game conversion.
    In several daily wins you were clearly winning long before the resignation. Try to finish the game sooner by:
    • Centralising the king once queens are off.
    • Trading into simple winning end-games instead of pressing for mate.
    A focused end-game drill (e.g. 10 pawn-end games + 10 rook-end games per week) will pay off quickly.
  3. Risk assessment of early pawn thrusts.
    Moves like …g5 in the English and premature …b5 in Catalan structures gave your opponents clear targets. Before pushing a wing pawn, ask:
    • “Can the pawn be safely supported on the next move?”
    • “Does it open lines toward my own king?”
    If either answer is uncertain, seek an alternative plan.

Action plan (next 4 weeks)

  1. Every second day solve 15 tactics at your performance rating +200; annotate why wrong answers failed.
  2. Replay one master game in each of your main openings, focusing on plans, not moves.
  3. Play two 15 | 10 rapid games per week and annotate them immediately; focus on time usage and decision checkpoints.
  4. Finish Silman’s “Endgame Course” chapter on rook endings, then test yourself with five practical positions.

Your stats at a glance

Peak Blitz rating: 2394 (2020-04-29)
When do you play best?

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Glossary spotlight

Review these concepts as they appear frequently in your games:
Prophylaxis   • Zwischenzug   • Minority Attack

Keep the momentum!

You already have the tactical firepower; refining clock control and technical endings will push you through the next rating band. Stay disciplined, review each loss without excuses, and remember that every saved half-point is progress.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
vinjarhammari 42W / 11L / 2D View Games
Gustav Törngren 16W / 15L / 0D View Games
thyraerteit 5W / 8L / 0D View Games
Simen Agdestein 6W / 6L / 0D View Games
sondremelaa 7W / 5L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1776
2024 2333 1731
2023 2190 2083 1709
2022 2311 1833 2161 1754
2021 2311 2218 2121 1881
2020 2293 1920 2146 1801
2019 2200 2380 1200 1846
2018 1986 2119 1951
2017 1403 1948
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202523801200YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1W / 1L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 40.3
2024 8W / 4L / 0D 5W / 5L / 0D 63.2
2023 10W / 6L / 4D 10W / 7L / 0D 54.1
2022 9W / 3L / 0D 10W / 3L / 1D 51.3
2021 21W / 8L / 0D 12W / 9L / 3D 58.9
2020 117W / 56L / 9D 76W / 78L / 18D 60.6
2019 284W / 208L / 30D 283W / 211L / 37D 72.6
2018 71W / 40L / 14D 77W / 42L / 6D 72.4
2017 8W / 3L / 1D 7W / 2L / 1D 67.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 79 51 27 1 64.6%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 19 11 6 2 57.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 12 7 4 1 58.3%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation 11 7 3 1 63.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 10 7 2 1 70.0%
Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Sicilian Defense 9 8 1 0 88.9%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Duchamp Variation 9 3 5 1 33.3%
Barnes Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Alekhine Defense 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 45 25 18 2 55.6%
Amar Gambit 44 19 22 3 43.2%
Czech Defense 34 16 17 1 47.1%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 33 17 16 0 51.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 32 22 7 3 68.8%
Modern 32 17 12 3 53.1%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 32 15 14 3 46.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 30 14 13 3 46.7%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation 26 16 9 1 61.5%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 25 14 10 1 56.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 9 1
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