Andreas Rupprecht (aka Struppi)
International Master
Andreas Rupprecht, famously known in the chess world as Struppi, is an International Master with a penchant for speed chess and a borderline supernatural ability to mount comebacks. With a knack for bullet and blitz, Struppi’s games are a whirlwind of tactical fireworks and surprises you didn’t see coming—because if you blink, you might miss it.
Rating Highlights:
- Blitz: Peaked at a blazing 2642 rating, boasting an 82% endgame frequency and a mean of 65 moves per win—that's stamina and skill!
- Bullet: Achieved an impressive high of 2626 and maintains a win rate that makes opponents sweat under the 60-second mark.
Playing Style & Personality
Known for an early resignation rate of just 0.52%, Struppi is an eternal optimist who fights tooth and nail. Their average comeback rate of 81.91% coupled with a near-perfect 99.9% win rate after losing a piece reveals an unyielding spirit that refuses to quit—kind of like that one friend who insists on playing 3 a.m. blitz marathons.
If chess were a thriller movie, Struppi would be the hero making the last-minute, jaw-dropping move as the credits roll. Their longest winning streak is an astonishing 31 games, currently riding a 17-game streak—proving chess exhaustion is just a myth.
Notable Opponents & Records
Struppi keeps close tabs on rivals such as elseres, humblespaceman, and phaedrus31, often outpainting them with strategic brilliance. Their top secret opening repertoire in blitz chess grants them over a 54% win rate, a little secret weapon against unsuspecting challengers.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Prefers playing between 11 AM and 1 PM, where their win rate spikes impressively above 46%.
- Endgame aficionado with a penchant for squeezing out victories in long and complex positions.
- Blitz battles often end faster than you can say "checkmate," but don’t mistake the speed for recklessness—Struppi’s brain is always ten moves ahead.
Whether it’s bullet or blitz, Andreas "Struppi" Rupprecht is a master tactician, an indomitable competitor, and proof that chess is as much about tenacity as it is about talent. Next time you face Struppi online, brace yourself: the queen, rook, and knight are all plotting their coup d’état.
