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Ivan Andrade FM

Username: ivandrade10

Location: Maputo

Playing Since: 2011-04-07 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1053
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 2134
6W / 12L / 0D
Blitz: 2413
719W / 799L / 56D
Bullet: 2164
17W / 36L / 1D

Ivan Andrade - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Ivan Andrade, also known in the chess world as ivandrade10, a player who has proudly earned the title of FIDE Master. With a flair for blitz chess, Ivan has dazzled opponents with a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2409 in mid-2025. His rapid and bullet play aren't too shabby either, boasting peak ratings above 2100 and 1600 respectively.

A Career of Highs, Lows, and Tactical Wizardry

Since 2011, Ivan's chess journey has been one of consistent progress sprinkled with moments of pure genius. Although he occasionally rides the rollercoaster of wins and losses (a not-so-funny losing streak once stretched to 9 games), his resilience shines in an extraordinary 86.66% comeback rate. When pieces go missing, Ivan doesn’t just crumble — he fights back with a win rate close to 45% after losing material. Apparently, giving up early isn't his style, as signaled by a low early resignation rate of just 2.7%.

The Attack and Defense

Ivan is no one-trick pony: his opening repertoire is a rich tapestry. From the mysterious Top Secret opening with almost 112 games, to the sharp Sicilian Najdorf English Attack, and the classy King's Indian Defense, he has a diverse arsenal. His win rates vary, but he shows particular prowess with the King's Indian and Canal Attacks, each boasting a neat 50% win ratio.

Personality & Quirks

Not just a chess-playing machine, Ivan plays best at odd hours — his best time of day to compete is at 2 AM, which suggests night owl tendencies or perhaps a secret nocturnal pact with the chess gods. Despite a psychologically challenging tilt factor of 9 (yes, even masters get flustered), he manages to maintain a long average game length near 73 moves, proving he loves a drawn-out strategic battle over quick-fire checkmates.

Recent Highlights & Memorable Battles

His latest blitz triumphs include a hard-fought victory against FMalexhdez, sealing the win on time after a grueling Sicilian Najdorf English Attack battle. While losses happen (don't we all?), Ivan learns and adapts. His resilience after defeat is remarkable, and his matches often swing like a thrilling chess thriller.

A Statistician’s Dream

  • Total Blitz Games: Over 1,500 played with nearly as many wins as losses (726 wins vs. 788 losses)
  • Win Rate against Lower Rated Opponents: A commanding 68%
  • Average Moves Per Win: Approximately 73 moves - stamina and strategy are his friends
  • Favorite Days to Win: Monday & Wednesday show top win percentages, meaning the start of the week brings his A-game

In Short

Ivan Andrade is a chess warrior with a title, a vibrant tactical mind, and a love for the long game. Whether battling opponents at dawn or dusk, he embodies the fighting spirit of a true FIDE Master: persistent, unpredictable, and never without a trick or two up his sleeve. Stay tuned for his next move, and beware — he might just win on time or by a surprise sacrifice that leaves you scratching your head!


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Overall Performance Summary

Ivan, your recent blitz results show a solid performance with a strength-adjusted win rate of about 52%. Over the last 6 months, you've made a significant rating increase of 110 points despite a recent slight dip in the past month (-33 points). Your rating trends suggest good upward momentum, particularly in the medium term (6 months slope ~118), indicating your continued improvement and adaptation in blitz games.

Recent Wins: What You Did Well

You demonstrated strong positional understanding and tactical awareness in your recent wins. Key strengths include:

  • Opening preparation: You handled various openings like the French Defense and English Opening confidently, gaining favorable middlegame positions.
  • Effective piece activity: You consistently activated your pieces fully, especially in complex positions.
  • Timing and pressure: You maintained initiative in critical moments and capitalized on opponents' inaccuracies.
  • Endgame technique: Your games show good technique in converting advantages, including checkmates and decisive material gains.

Example openings from your wins include the French Defense and Sicilian Defense, with solid play in the middlegame transitions.

Recent Losses: Areas for Improvement

Despite overall good play, some recurring themes appeared in your losses:

  • Handling pressure: Opponents successfully imposed strong central control and piece coordination, making your position cramped.
  • Middle game pawn structure: Watch out for pawn weaknesses or hanging pawns that opponents exploited in the middlegame.
  • Tactical vigilance: Some losses involved tactical oversights or missed counterplay chances, possibly from time pressure.
  • Opening-specific knowledge: In a few games, responses to certain lines such as the Najdorf Sicilian or Steinitz Variation could be sharpened further.

Study of common middlegame themes and key tactical motifs in your openings will help reduce mistakes during critical phases.

Key Recommendations

  • Continue consolidating your opening repertoire by reviewing your typical lines and critical sidelines, targeting better handling of opponent's strategies.
  • Focus on improving tactical vision and pattern recognition, particularly for spotting combinations that swing momentum.
  • Practice endgame fundamentals regularly to capitalize consistently on small advantages.
  • Analyze time management during blitz games; making quick but accurate moves will help in tight positions.
  • Review both wins and losses with computer analysis to understand deeper positional mistakes or missed opportunities.

Next Steps

Keep leveraging your strong points while addressing the noted gaps. Your positive rating trends are encouraging — stay focused on tactical sharpening and opening refinement. Consistent practice and game review will help you convert more games to wins and maintain steady progress in blitz chess.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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Berezin Viktor 5W / 1L / 0D View Games
Marcel Winkels 4W / 1L / 1D View Games
opositer 1W / 5L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2164 2413 2134
2024 2367 1099
2022 1378 1878
2019 1955
2018 1997
2016 1960
2015 1596 2001 1627 1053
2011 1612
Rating by Year2011201520162018201920222024202524131099YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 100W / 158L / 10D 92W / 172L / 13D 79.3
2024 110W / 139L / 8D 97W / 162L / 9D 74.2
2022 22W / 12L / 0D 20W / 17L / 1D 60.6
2019 0W / 1L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 83.7
2018 4W / 4L / 0D 6W / 4L / 0D 67.7
2016 5W / 6L / 0D 4W / 6L / 0D 67.6
2015 170W / 122L / 9D 169W / 123L / 8D 73.6
2011 2W / 1L / 0D 2W / 0L / 1D 74.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 129 52 72 5 40.3%
Sicilian Defense 74 34 39 1 46.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 60 19 39 2 31.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 51 25 26 0 49.0%
Amar Gambit 44 16 27 1 36.4%
French Defense: Burn Variation 42 19 19 4 45.2%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 41 19 20 2 46.3%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 33 16 13 4 48.5%
Barnes Defense 32 10 21 1 31.2%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 29 14 14 1 48.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 4 0 4 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Alekhine Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Amar Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 9 1
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