Andrey Gutov - Grandmaster of the Chess Kingdom
In the vast ecosystem of chess, few have evolved with the prowess and precision of Grandmaster Andrey Gutov, aka GutovAndrey. Emerging from the evolutionary wilderness in 2017 with a modest daily rating, Andrey’s game rapidly mutated into a lethal combination of speed and strategy, boasting a Rapid rating that peaked at an astonishing 2944 in 2023, and an almost perfect win rate in almost every format.
Known for his razor-sharp tactical awareness, Andrey’s comeback rate is a whopping 77.59%, never afraid to stir the nest even after losing a critical piece. Remarkably, he’s maintained a 100% win rate after losing a piece — a predator in the opponent’s endgame food chain. His games tend to be lengthy and fruitful, averaging nearly 58 moves per win, proving that persistence truly is the secret sauce of his playstyle.
Andrey has an impressive streak portfolio: his longest winning streak is an incredible 86 games, and he’s currently nestling in a warm streak of 16 consecutive wins. A real apex predator of the board, rarely does an opponent escape his strategic grasp, with over 98% win rates across his favorite openings — many of which are still top secret moves, crafty as a fox hiding in the underbrush.
Versatile across all time formats, Andrey hunts swiftly in Bullet games (max rating 2221) and pounces with precision in Blitz (max 2514) and Daily chess where his perfect 100% win record speaks volumes about his adaptability and patience. His predators include the likes of matveilavrishchev and symphonystrikes-inactive, with whom he maintains near-perfect win rates.
Off the board, you might say Andrey’s psychological resilience is tough as a tough shell – with a low tilt factor and a temperament that helps him maintain near-flawless focus and execution, especially during prime hunting hours between 6 AM to 4 PM and late evening. His proficiency with the white and black pieces is nearly symmetrical too, boasting a solid 92% and 90% win rate respectively — talk about being as balanced as the chessboard itself!
In short, Andrey “Gutov” is the kind of chess player who turns every match into a biological study of dominance — blending strategy, endurance, and a fierce competitive instinct. Opponents beware: this Grandmaster is no mere pawn in the game of life.