Andreas

Andreas (libione1) - A Chess Journey Like No Other

Meet Andreas, known in the chess world by his intriguing username libione1. A fierce competitor in the arena of Rapid chess, Andreas has danced across 1,717 games with the grace of a knight and the cunning of a queen. His peak Rapid rating soared to 694 in January 2025 – a number that strikes a fine balance between casual brilliance and serious ambition.

Not one to shy away from a challenge, Andreas is a Rapid specialist who finds his tempo in games averaging around 56 moves when victorious – proving he’s no flash in the pan, but a grinder who loves a well-fought battle. While his Blitz adventures are modest in volume, he’s still pulled off a peak rating of 162, showing flashes of speed-chess wizardry.

Opening the board like a plot twist in a thriller, Andreas favors the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation where he boasts a respectable win rate of just over 51%. His secret weapon? The French Defense Normal Variation, where opponents find themselves utterly frustrated with a 63% win rate in his favor. In other words, if you ever meet Andreas across the board, be prepared to enter some classic yet cunning lines.

Interestingly, Andreas is not a fan of quick surrenders; he resigns early in less than 10% of his games, preferring instead a durable endgame where he tends to showcase serious skills more than half the time. His psychological resilience is also notable with a comeback rate of nearly 67%, meaning you cannot count him out even if he’s down a piece. Opponents beware, he keeps fighting until the very last move.

On the tilt scale, Andreas marches on with a relatively mild dip (tilt factor of 11 out of 100), balancing his chess emotions well enough to keep calm and carry on. His best time to strike? According to analytics, around 22:00 when his sneaky moves and sharp mind come alive. Maybe something about the night owls and chess pieces aligns perfectly there!

Notable Rivalries and Victories

Andreas seems to have a vendetta against some opponents, holding perfect winning records against several players such as nicolasburdiniuc, mayonayze, and pittanozi, always clinching victory when they meet. On the flip side, the mysterious gaudobienhinh managed to outsmart him recently, someone to watch out for in this saga.

Recent Battles

In a dramatic encounter using the Smith-Morra Gambit, Andreas showcased his attacking flair by dismantling nicolasburdiniuc and claiming victory by resignation. His games are often a rollercoaster – thrilling, tactical, and bubbled with sharp decisions.

"Chess is 99% tactics," Andreas might say, but his stats prove it's equally about resilience and adapting on the fly.

Fun Fact

Despite a long journey, Andreas averages more moves in wins than losses, perhaps because he enjoys the game so much—even when he's winning, he likes to keep his opponent on their toes! When not plotting your downfall on the 64 squares, he might just be practicing his checkmate faces in the mirror.

Quick Stats Snapshot

• Preferred Time Control: Rapid
• Total Rapid Games: 1,717+
• Rapid Win Rate: Approximately 48% (wins and draws considered)
• Longest Winning Streak: 8 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 11 games (ouch!)

Ready to take on Andreas? Watch out for his French Defense and remember: he plays best when the clock strikes 22!