Andreas Kleopa (aka Pakis02)
Meet Andreas Kleopa, a chess enthusiast whose online journey is a delightful blend of gritty determination, tactical flair, and a dash of comedic timing. Known in the chess world as Pakis02, Andreas has fought valiantly across all time controls — from the lightning-fast bullet to the marathon pace of daily chess.
Rating Rollercoaster
Andreas peaked at a blitz rating of 1107 back in October 2022 and impressively cracked the 1200 mark in rapid chess by early 2023. Bullet? A modest but respectable 879. Daily chess brought a steady 800 at his peak — which means he can out-think opponents both in a snap and over a leisurely cup of coffee.
Playing Style & Streaks
Known for an endgame frequency of 45.7%, Andreas loves the climactic battles where pawns become queens and every move is loaded with tension. His average winning games last about 46 moves — long enough to brew some tea and question all life choices. His longest winning streak? An impressive 11 games. But beware: his longest losing streak stretched 10 games, proving even chess heroes have their off days.
Tactical Tenacity
With a comeback rate of nearly 67%, Andreas shows he won’t give up even when pieces are lost, though he admits victory after losing material only happens about 39% of the time. In true warrior spirit, he resigns early just under 7% of the time, possibly to avoid a deep existential crisis on the board.
Favorite Openings
- Italian Game: a perfect 100% win rate in blitz openings — clearly Andreas serves it hot and sharp.
- Bishop’s Opening: shining in rapid and bullet formats with win rates over 70%.
- King’s Pawn Opening and its variations: bringing respectable success and plenty of opportunities to show off classic chess principles.
Chess Clock? More Like Best Time
Surprisingly, Andreas' best time of day to play is 1 AM — a mysterious hour when most people are asleep, but Pakis02 is busy checkmating opponents with probably just enough caffeine and way too much stubbornness.
Recent Battles
Andreas’ latest win was a well-executed checkmate using the Reti Opening, proving he's not afraid to play a classic maneuver at critical moments. On the flip side, losses sometimes come from time scrambles and tricky Italian Game variations—reminding us all that even great minds have their ticking-clock moments.
Community & Opponents
The most frequent sparring partner is soulsnacha, against whom Andreas holds about a 31% win rate. Other rivals have been met with mixed success, but his will to battle on remains unwavering — a true sign of a player who values the game over glory alone.
Fun Facts
- He wins 80% of his games that end with a resignation – a polite way of saying, "I crushed you, now please end it."
- His win rate spikes impressively on Fridays, making weekends start right with a good victory!
- His average loss lasts about 56 moves, meaning even in defeat, Andreas fights tooth and nail all the way down to the wire.
In summary, Andreas Kleopa aka Pakis02 is a chess gladiator balancing the sharpness of blitz with the strategic patience of rapid and daily chess—never afraid to try new openings and always ready for a good game... even if it’s at 1 AM.