Overview
Andrew Khimich (patrichor) is a fast-ticking Bullet specialist known for a relentless, marathon-style approach to short time controls. Active mainly between 2015 and 2017, Andrew made his mark with thousands of Bullet games and a playful appetite for sharp openings like the Scandinavian Defense and the Benoni.
Preferred time control - Bullet. Peak Bullet rating: 2420 (2017-01-21).
Career Highlights
- Massive Bullet experience: over 7,000 Bullet games played with a record of 3,462 wins, 3,067 losses, and 545 draws.
- Impressive streaks: longest winning run 19 games, longest losing streak 12 games, current losing streak 7 games.
- Exceptional comeback ability: a Comeback Rate of 90.71, meaning Andrew rarely quits when the scoreboard looks bleak.
- Strong time-of-day performer: best results near 05:00 according to playing-time trends.
- Bullet rating development chart:
Playing Style
Andrew's style is equal parts endurance and tactics. He loves long, decisive battles even in short time controls. Average moves per decisive game hover near 96 to 98 moves, which explains why opponents sometimes complain that their clocks and patience are both under siege.
- Endgame frequency is high - he sees long endgames in a large share of games.
- Early resignation rate is noticeable - about 65 percent of his opponents fold early when the position goes bad.
- Dangerous under pressure - win rate after losing a piece is about 47 percent.
- Tactical resilience: strong comeback statistics and a knack for turning tables.
Opening Preferences
Whether playing White or Black, Andrew leans into dynamic, asymmetrical systems that create practical chances and complex middlegames.
- Scandinavian Defense - a staple in his Black repertoire with hundreds of games and a near 49 percent win rate overall.
- Australian Defense and Benoni structures - favorite choices for fighting for unbalanced positions early.
- Also comfortable with London setups and QGD sidelines for variety when he wants to mix things up.
- Top Bullet opening performance examples include Scandinavian, Australian, and Benoni lines.
Notable Games
Andrew has battled many repeat opponents. One frequent rival is jlindner, whom he has faced over 100 times. Browse a sample clash or replay a short illustrative sequence below.
- Frequent opponent profile: Jean Lindner
- Sample game replay (short fragment):
- A highlighted encounter: Blitz thriller
Fun Facts & Quick Stats
- Total Bullet games: 7,074 (Wins 3,462 - Losses 3,067 - Draws 545).
- Blitz portfolio: roughly 2,459 games with a near-even win/loss profile.
- Peak Blitz rating and Rapid peaks exist too, reflecting versatility across fast formats.
- Average first capture occurs just before move 5, indicating active opening skirmishes.
- Best hour-wise win rates cluster oddly at 05:00 and late evening hours, suggesting Andrew is part owl, part chess machine.
If you want to explore more targeted stats or replay specific games, try these shortcuts: imlevel1000 or moin_moin.
Why Watch Andrew (patrichor)
He is a case study in Bullet endurance: long decisive games, stubborn comebacks, and a taste for tricky opening lines. Expect entertaining, swingy games where the clock is as much an opponent as the pieces. Also expect occasional trash talk via moves.
For players and fans looking to study practical, high-volume Bullet play, Andrew's archive is a treasure trove of tactical lessons and time-pressure drama.