Andreas Kelires GM

Andreas Kelires: Grandmaster of the 64 Squares

Known online as kedollaria, Andreas Kelires is a chess Grandmaster who navigates the battlefield of the 64 squares with a mix of precision, creativity, and a sprinkle of cheeky finesse. A tactician who enjoys the cat-and-mouse game of Blitz and Bullet chess, Andreas boasts a peak Blitz rating soaring up to an impressive 2912—a number that would make most pawns tremble in fear.

From humble beginnings in 2017 with ratings around 1900, kedollaria quickly accelerated through the ranks, consistently pushing their Blitz rating well beyond the 2700 mark by 2020. Their gameplay clock is most lively around 7 PM (19:00), when their win rate spikes – apparently the brain enjoys a little evening caffeine! Their playing style showcases a love for rich positions and deep endgames, averaging over 80 moves per victory—because why rush when you can outwit your opponent step by step?

Openings? Andreas favors the classic and versatile Queens Gambit Declined Catalan Opening, winning just over 50% of those 360 games – proving they can hold the fort with elegance and flair. The Sicilian Defense Najdorf is also in their repertoire, keeping foes guessing and pushing for dynamic play.

Despite their strategic mindset, kedollaria is no stranger to occasional tilts (12% tilt factor), but even then, their tactical awareness shines through with an impressive 90% comeback rate after setbacks, and they manage a cool 46% win rate even after losing a piece. Talk about resilience!

When not orchestrating brilliant checkmates or frustrating opponents into time trouble (they've won nearly 700 games on time!), Andreas is a fierce competitor who enjoys a good challenge and never shies away from a fight—even if it means scraping through a dozen losses in a row. Their longest winning streak hit a phenomenal 21 games, making lunchtimes a nerve-wracking affair for their rivals.

In their latest recorded battles, Andreas demonstrated mastery over the Indian Game Knights Variation, tactically outwitting the competition in thrilling endgames decided on the clock — a true testament to their blend of speed, strategy, and stubborn determination.

So whether it’s rapid-fire bullet duels or deep positional battles, Andreas Kelires – aka kedollaria – is a name chess fans should watch closely: a Grandmaster who makes brains and chessboards smoke alike, with a wink and a knight’s gallop.