Björn Andersson FM

Björn Andersson (aka Burgsvik) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Björn Andersson, a FIDE Master who’s carved his name in the chess world with a mix of gritty determination and a pinch of tactical wizardry. Known online as Burgsvik, Björn is the grandmaster of comebacks, boasting an impressive come back rate of 58.33% — in other words, don’t count him out just because he lost a piece!

Björn thrives in the endgame, with a love for the final phase of the battle evident in a 53.5% endgame frequency — this player knows how to squeeze victory out of the last few moves. His average game length when winning stretches beyond 49 moves, but losses drag on longer, a testament to his gritty fight until the very end.

With a blistering 91.38% win rate after losing a piece, Björn turns adversity into opportunity. That’s a tilt factor of just 15, proving he keeps his cool when the heat turns up — a rare quality that keeps his opponents guessing and himself rising.

Rating and Performance Highlights

• Top Blitz rating peaked at 2482 in 2023, hovering consistently above 2200 for several years.
• Bullet maestro with an 81.15% win rate, showing lightning-fast reflexes and sharp instincts.
• Rapid games show steady improvement, with a current max rating close to 2350.

Notable Stats & Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 57 games — talk about momentum!
• Current winning streak: 8 games, still counting.
• White pieces win rate: 70.25%, not too shabby for the starting side.
• Black pieces win rate: a solid 68%, because who says defense isn’t an art?

Björn’s secret weapon? A blend of early resignation avoidance (only 6.85% rate) and poker-faced psychological resilience.

Rivals and Favorites

Bungling against Björn? Not so fast! Opponents like oyunchu11 and pulposky have hit a perfect loss record (0% wins), proving Burgsvik’s knack for punishing opponents who slip up. And with over 59 games versus top adversaries like liviu78ro, Björn has plenty of experience in the arena.

When Does Björn Play?

If you’re trying to catch Björn online, look for him during the early morning hours between 2am and 4am, where his win rate soars above 73%! Evenings around 11pm to midnight are similarly fruitful. Weekends especially Saturdays and Sundays bring his win rate close to 70%, so these are prime times for epic games.

All in all, Björn Andersson is not just any chess player — he’s a resilient tactician, unwavering endgame enthusiast, and a streaky streak master who keeps the chessboard exciting. Whether you’re a casual onlooker or a rival brave enough to face Burgsvik, you’re in for an electrifying game!