Andrew Tang - The Blitz Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Known in chess circles by the username penguingm1, Andrew Tang has carved out a legendary career as a Grandmaster, dazzling fans and foes alike with lightning-fast moves and an uncanny ability to survive the wildest of bullet storms. Awarded the coveted Grandmaster title by FIDE, Andrew is the type of player who makes you wonder if he’s part human, part chess engine.
Career Highlights
- Peak Ratings: Bullet: 3504 (Dec 2020), Blitz: 3177 (Apr 2025), Rapid: 2969 (Nov 2020), Daily: 2114 (Sep 2015)
- Total Wins: 22,067 bullet wins, 7,048 blitz wins, 717 rapid wins, and even 54 daily games won for good measure.
- Longest Winning Streak: A mind-boggling 74 games streak that surely had opponents questioning their life choices.
- Opening Preferences: Unknown openings keep opponents guessing, while a fondness for the London System and the Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System reveal a strategic and tactical wizard.
Playing Style & Strengths
Andrew’s style can be described as tenacious and explosive. He is known for:
- Endgame prowess: Engages in and survives intense endgames nearly 72% of the time.
- Comeback King: With a comeback rate of nearly 75%, losing a piece does not mean losing the fight – it just means the fun is starting.
- Average Game Length: He wins in roughly 71 moves but isn't afraid to grind out longer games, averaging 76 moves in losses – showing true endurance.
- Psychological Edge: Maintains composure with a tilt factor of 25, proving he’s only slightly more human than the machines.
Recent Memorable Battles
Just recently, Andrew outwitted worthy opponents at a Late Titled Tuesday Blitz event. In one impressive game, he bullied his way through with the London System, clinching a victory against "dropstoneDP" by making time his cruel ally. Another showstopper came against "JanistanTV", where Andrew’s clever queen maneuvers left his opponent checkmated before they could say "pawnstorm."
Fun Facts
- Despite his blistering speed, Andrew demonstrates an impressive win rate on Saturdays – nearly 69%, maybe because the weekend chess magic is real.
- He loves the Englund Gambit, winning over 80% of his blitz games with it. Don’t underestimate this surprise weapon!
- When losing a blitz game, he often bounces back in the next with a fierce vengeance – his comeback rate speaks for itself.
Final Thoughts
Andrew Tang continues to be a force to reckon with in the online and over-the-board chess worlds, juggling thousands of bullet games monthly and inspiring a generation of fast-paced chess lovers. If speed chess were an Olympic sport, Andrew would have enough gold to build a castle.