Andres Martinez

Andres Martinez (cadmx2) - Chess Enthusiast & Modern Defense Maestro

Meet Andres Martinez, who battles through the battlegrounds of online chess boards under the username cadmx2. Known for a trusty allegiance to the Modern Defense, he’s turned pawns and knights into his personal chess minions, accumulating over 460 intense battles with this opening alone, boasting a solid 52.8% win rate. Talk about modern problems requiring modern solutions!

Andres is not your everyday chess player—his journey from humble beginnings with a Bullet rating lingering around 100 in late 2022 to hitting a peak Bullet rating of 740 by mid-2024 is nothing short of a rollercoaster. His rapid and blitz games reflect a truly versatile tactician, with Rapid ratings peaking near 488 and Blitz reaching 441, mastering different time controls like a boss.

Hailing as an aficionado of the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack in its many disguises (Modern, Classical, and English variations), Andres keeps opponents guessing—sometimes winning on time, sometimes by checkmate, but always with style.

His psychological game is interesting: with a tilt factor of 17, it shows Andres’ human side, occasionally feeling the sting of defeat but bouncing back with a comeback rate of over 63%. He favors early mornings, especially around 7 AM, as his prime time for chess brilliance. Just don't challenge him at 11 AM — odds are you'll see a dramatic dip in his win rate (0%, yikes!).

When asked about his style, Andres admits to a surprisingly patient approach, averaging 53 moves per win but losing faster, which might imply a knack for long, grinding victories and quick lessons from defeat.

Here’s a fun trivia: Andres’ most recent victorious game was a swift Modern Defense performance, where he politely told his opponent “Good game” as it was abandoned just after the second move. Perhaps he’s perfecting the art of “leaving them wanting more.”

Off the board, he is known among his most-played opponents, including sempia87 and nighttrainlane2044, who have met Andres in a combined 26 encounters, often on a tight win-loss edge showcasing the competitive spirit.

Whether it's bullet speed or careful rapid play, Andres Martinez's chess chronicles are a story of perseverance, strategic experimentation, and a dash of chessboard humor.

In Andres’ words: “Chess is a battle of minds, but sometimes it’s just about who can clock out on time first.”