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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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?”
Action plan (next 4 weeks)
- Every second day solve 15 tactics at your performance rating +200; annotate why wrong answers failed.
- Replay one master game in each of your main openings, focusing on plans, not moves.
- Play two 15 | 10 rapid games per week and annotate them immediately; focus on time usage and decision checkpoints.
- 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?
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 |
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
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Carls-Bremen System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation, Ghulam-Kassim Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |