Eric Sos Andreu IM

Eric Sos Andreu (ericovski)

International Master of the Chessboard

Meet Eric Sos Andreu, a chess player whose moves are as mysterious and decisive as a secret Grandmaster’s gambit — and just as elusive. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Ericovski (as known in the chess realms) has dazzled opponents with a blend of tactical awareness and dogged resilience.

Starting from humble beginnings with a Blitz rating of just 800 in 2018 (which certainly wasn’t his peak), Eric skyrocketed to an impressive Blitz peak of 2691 in 2019 and matched that level again in 2024. His Bullet and Rapid playstyles also boast some serious firepower, with Bullet highs nearing 2600 and Rapid pushing the 2350 mark.

Eric is no stranger to domination: holding an astounding 100% win rate against numerous opponents like aradhya2000, mind1mover, and jmpion, as well as a mighty 82% win rate in Rapid with his top secret openings. Word on the street is his opponents sometimes suspect secret codes hidden within those moves — or just incredible preparation.

His long winning streak peaked at a dazzling 13 games, proving once and for all that chess isn’t just a game of kings, but also masters of patience and psychological warfare. Speaking of psychology, Eric's tilt factor is modest, meaning he rarely loses cool — even when the pawns turn against him.

When asked about his style, Eric prefers the endgame spotlight, with nearly 90% of his games reaching the closing battles, stretching offenses and defenses over 80 moves on average — pure chess chessness at its finest. He even manages a 100% success rate after losing pieces, a comeback rate that would make even the most cunning phoenix proud.

Off the board, Eric is known for his dry wit and a sly grin that suggests he’s always a few moves ahead — either on the board or in conversation. For anyone brave enough to challenge him, be warned: a match with Ericovski is not just chess, it’s a lesson in strategy, resilience, and the joy of outmaneuvering your opponent long after the first battle is lost.

Keep your kings close and your knights closer — Eric Sos Andreu is coming!