Andras Toth — International Master & Streamer (ChesscoachAndras)
Andras Toth (known online as ChesscoachAndras) is an International Master and active chess streamer celebrated for a fast, aggressive approach across Rapid, Blitz and Bullet. A prolific competitor with thousands of rated games, Andras combines tournament-level preparation with a streamer’s flair — equal parts coach, analyst and entertainer. Preferred time control: Rapid.
Career highlights
- Title: International Master (FIDE).
- Peak ratings: Blitz 2903 (2023-11-18), Bullet 2823 (2025-07-16) and Rapid 2617 (2024-12-25).
- Remarkable streaks: longest winning run 24 games; longest losing streak 19 games — a reminder chess is a rollercoaster.
- Extremely active online: thousands of Blitz & Bullet games and a hefty Rapid track record; a popular coach and streamer on multiple platforms.
Playing style & stats
Andras is a practical, endgame-savvy player who favors long, decisive battles. He tends to play long games (avg ~70 moves per win), seeks active piece play and enjoys imbalanced middlegames that lead to deep endgames.
- White win rate: ~52%; Black win rate: ~46%.
- Endgame frequency: high (68.84%).
- Average first capture: around move 8 — likes to keep tension.
- Tactical resilience: comeback rate and win-after-losing-piece stats show a fighter’s mentality (Win after losing piece ≈ 39.7%).
- Psychology: Tilt factor 19 — he’s human, but learns quickly from setbacks.
Openings & repertoire
Andras favors flexible, fighting systems. His repertoire blends mainstream theory with surprise choices that score well in practical play.
- Frequently played (Rapid/Blitz/Bullet): Sicilian Defense, London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation, King’s Indian (Exchange) and several offbeat gambits.
- Top-performing lines in Rapid: Sicilian Closed and several anti-Sveshnikov ideas; in Blitz/Bullet he shines with sharp Kan/Sozin setups and tactical Sozin play.
- Known for converting middlegame edge into long endgame wins — a typical IM trait.
Streamer, coach & community
As a streamer, Andras blends instruction, banter and live analysis. His channel offers lessons on openings, endgame technique and psychology — ideal for students who want concrete improvement and entertainment.
- Streamer persona: coaching-first, with occasional comedy and candid post-mortems.
- Popular content: opening deep-dives, rapid game commentaries, and live blitz marathons.
- Community vibe: welcoming to learners — expect practical tips (and the occasional "Juicer" joke).
Notable game sample
Here’s a short, instructive snippet you might see during a stream — a typical sharp opening that leads into long strategic play:
Example PGN (watch on stream):
Fun facts & quick SEO-friendly facts
- Also known as: ChesscoachAndras — great handle for finding his streams and lessons.
- Preferred time control: Rapid — often gives his best live teaching in that format.
- Favorite patterns: loves batteries, X-ray ideas and opposite-side attacks leading to long endgames.
- For fans: watch for blitz fireworks and long-form rapid technique lessons.
Want to follow or study his games?
Search the name "Andras Toth" or his username ChesscoachAndras to find annotated games, stream replays and lessons. If you’re studying openings, start with the Sicilian and London lines he uses most — they give a fast path to practical improvement.
- Try studying his Sicilian Sozin and Closed systems for sharp practical play.
- Check long endgame videos to learn conversion techniques from a player who averages ~70 moves per win.
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