Andrei-Nestor Cioara (cioxminator) - International Master
Known in chess circles as the enigmatic cioxminator, Andrei-Nestor Cioara is an International Master who dances through the blitz battlefield with the agility of a knight leaping over pawns and the precision of a rook stalking its prey.
Chess Journey & Performance
Since 2019, Andrei-Nestor’s blitz rating has hovered impressively around the 2300s to 2400s, with a peak blitz rating of 2483 in 2023. His rapid games might be fewer, but with a 100% win rate and a perfect 1494 rating, even casual opponents should be wary. Bullet chess might be Andrei’s less traveled path, but when he zooms into the 1-minute game zone, his peak rating hit a fiery 2612.
With over 1,300 blitz games logged and a close to even win-loss record (563 wins to 520 losses), the cioxminator blends consistency with bursts of brilliance, boasting a longest winning streak of 20 games—talk about endurance and mental toughness!
Style & Quirks
Andrei is not one to resign early; their early resignation rate is a mere 0.58%, meaning they fight 'til the last pawn drops. Their games tend to be quite the marathon, with an average of 70 moves per win and nearly 76 moves before loss, embodying a deep love for the endgame, which appears in over 80% of their games. If you think you have a piece advantage, think again—Andrei’s comeback rate is a staggering 84.25%, and amazingly, when losing material, their win rate is a clean 100%. Yes, sometimes their opponents find themselves getting checkmated while cheering prematurely.
Psychological Warfare & Opponents
With a tilt factor of 7 (which in chess terms means a little temper tantrum now and then), Andrei still manages to harness their emotions effectively. They dominate many opponents repeatedly, such as limeinthecoconut (win-rate 45%), but also show friendly rivalries with players like matutian whose battle has never been lost by Andrei (100% win rate).
Fun Facts
- Prefers to play blitz around noon and in the afternoon, with winning spikes around 20:00 hours (80% win rate!)—perhaps fueled by post-dinner mind clarity.
- Though bullet chess is rare, it turns heads with a peak of 2612 rating in just 2 games.
- Has a knack for turning losing positions into wins; don't underestimate Andrei-Nestor when they’re down a piece!
In sum, Andrei-Nestor Cioara is a fiercely competitive and strategically profound chess player who navigates the 64 squares with a mix of tactical genius, psychological grit, and just enough unpredictability to keep opponents second-guessing. No wonder the moniker cioxminator rings with a mix of respect and a hint of fear.