Andrey Terekhov - FIDE Master (Username: ddtru)
Meet Andrey Terekhov, a chess enthusiast whose game is as mysterious as the opening "Top Secret" that he plays so often. Earning the respectable title of FIDE Master, Andrey has proven himself a formidable force on the online chess battlefield.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2514 (May 2020) - Able to strike both fast and precisely when the clock ticks down.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2277 (February 2021) – Demonstrating patience and tactical depth.
- Bullet Rating: A humble 1837 (August 2018) – Bullet chess might be a circus for Andrey, but he manages one heck of a show!
Playing Style & Characteristics
With a win rate above 60% in blitz and rapid games and an average winning streak hitting 19 games, Andrey is no stranger to momentum. He’s a player who doesn’t shy away from long battles—averaging around 60 moves to win shows he loves a good fight before declaring victory. Black or White, he keeps the pressure on, winning over 59% with Black and over 64% with White.
Despite a quirky early resignation rate of about 11%, which some might call a tactical retreat, Andrey bounces back impressively, boasting a comeback win rate over 73%. In other words, don’t count this player out when things look grim—there's always a clever trick or two up his sleeve.
Chess Personality
Andrey’s best period to play? Early mornings around 7 AM—a wise tip for his opponents who prefer to lounge in bed with their morning coffee.
His tilt factor is remarkably low (just 5), meaning he keeps his cool under pressure, rarely letting frustration complicate the board.
Legendary Opponents & Records
Facing tough rivals like "ziomario," "ravetechno," and "max2501," Andrey has battled through many intense matchups. But beware: several opponents suffer from a perfect 0% win rate against him (looking at you, "guscareaga" and "blitzkicker"). Meanwhile, some lucky players have a 100% win rate – thankfully, everyone needs some friends.
Memorable Moments
In his most recent victory, Andrey tactically dismantled “JeffTheMann” using the Budapest Gambit Adler Variation, winning by resignation after a fierce 40-move fight. A true display of patience and creativity.
Whether grinding out wins in blitz marathons, dazzling in rapid games, or occasionally flubbing a bullet, Andrey Terekhov brings passion, resilience, and a dash of mystery to every match.
Keep watching the board—ddtru is always plotting their next masterpiece.
Hi Andrey, here is some constructive feedback based on your recent blitz games
What you are already doing well
- Sharp opening repertoire. As Black you mix the Sicilian, Budapest Gambit and early …d5 set-ups vs. Réti systems, forcing opponents to solve problems immediately.
- Creating tactical pressure early. In your win vs. tactical_mode you uncorked 10…Qh4+ and kept the initiative all game.
- Decisive sense of momentum. When you get a lead in development you push pawns (…g5/…h5) and pieces forward to keep the opponent on the back foot, often finishing games before move 30.
Key areas to improve
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Time management
Your only “loss” in the sample vs. Pavel Eljanov was on time from a roughly equal rook ending. Increment games reward quick, safe moves once the critical phase is over.- Adopt a “checkpoint” rule: leave yourself ≥ 45 sec after move 20.
- When ahead but low on time, switch to two-move plans and keep pieces coordinated rather than hunting the absolute best move.
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Conversion technique
You regularly reach better positions but sometimes let the opponent back in (e.g. the Budapest win: 28…Kg6 allowed 31.Kd3 and the position became technical). Practise typical rook-and-pawn endings; they appear often in your games. -
Central pawn structure awareness
Two losses started with the quiet 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.g3 lines. You played …c6/…b6 setups but allowed d5 exd5 Bxd5! motifs that gave White a space advantage.- Review the thematic break …c5 (or …e5) in the Queen’s Indian / Catalan structures.
- Study the concept of prophylaxis: sometimes a single waiting move (…h6, …Re8) prevents tactical shots like Nd5! or Bf4/e4 sacs.
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Opening depth vs. 2400+ opposition
In the Taimanov loss to Konstantine Shanava you met 12.Qh3 with …h5?! and soon weakened the dark squares. Against masters, aim for a more solid line (…d5 or …Be7/ …d6 setups) and know one or two branch-ending ideas.
Concrete study plan
| Week | Focus | How |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Endgame technique | Play 50 rook-and-pawn drills on a trainer; review Capablanca endings with commentary. |
| 3–4 | Queen’s Pawn defences | Create a mini-repertoire vs. g3 systems; analyse 10 model games where Black equalises cleanly. |
| 5–6 | Bulletproof Sicilian line | Pick one line vs. 6.Be3/6.Bg5; build a file with one forcing variation to move 15. |
| 7 | Time management | Play a 20-game set with the goal “never below 30 sec before move 25.” Track your success manually. |
Illustrative moment
Try setting up the following critical juncture from the eljanov game:
[[Pgn| [FEN "8/5R2/p6p/2p5/P2b1pkP/1r6/1P1R2K1/8 w - - 0 37"] * ]]With only seconds left, 37.Rg7+ would have forced …Kf5 38.Rg5+ and a perpetual. Practise converting or saving such endings quickly.
Stats snapshot
Your current peak blitz rating: 2514 (2020-05-21).
Keep an eye on your performance trend:
Final thought
Mastery at your level is often about polishing small details. Tighten your conversion technique, patch a couple of opening loopholes and manage your clock more consciously; 100–150 rating points should follow naturally. Good luck and enjoy the process!🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mario Sibilio | 4W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| ravetechno | 8W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| Marabu23 | 0W / 4L / 3D | View Games |
| max2501 | 7W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| Mladen Milenkovic | 2W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2433 | |||
| 2021 | 2507 | 2190 | ||
| 2020 | 2363 | |||
| 2019 | 2304 | |||
| 2018 | 1837 | 2320 | 2015 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11W / 4L / 1D | 10W / 6L / 2D | 71.7 |
| 2021 | 35W / 9L / 3D | 31W / 7L / 7D | 77.3 |
| 2020 | 53W / 24L / 4D | 51W / 20L / 7D | 51.6 |
| 2019 | 14W / 12L / 2D | 16W / 11L / 4D | 79.4 |
| 2018 | 30W / 17L / 3D | 25W / 21L / 5D | 78.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 53 | 38 | 14 | 1 | 71.7% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 57.9% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 76.5% |
| Döry Defense | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 53.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 45.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Catalan Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 19 | 4 |
| Losing | 5 | 0 |