Andreas Kelires (aka Tagmatarxis) - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Andreas Kelires, a chess Grandmaster who operates at blitz speed so fast, you'd think he’s powered by a turbocharged chess engine! Earning the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE, Andreas has dazzled the chess world with a peak blitz rating soaring above 3000 — yes, 3008 to be exact, achieved in December 2023. Quite literally, he’s cooking the board at lightning pace!
Known in the online chess universe as Tagmatarxis, Andreas is not just your average grandmaster; he's a tactical wizard and a master comebacker boasting an impressive 88.57% comeback rate. Lose a piece? No worries — Andreas still wins nearly half those fights, proving that giving up is not his style.
When it comes to openings, he remains delightfully mysterious, playing a large number of games with “Unknown Opening” strategies and winning about 49.5% of them. But if he decides to reveal his secrets, the “Top Secret” opening yields him an 80% win rate – almost like he’s got the chess equivalent of a secret family recipe.
His blitz games tell tales of fiery streaks with a longest win streak of 19 games, but he's also faced the grind with a longest losing streak of 9. Currently, though, his winning streak may be on a little vacation. Don’t worry, the man’s resilience makes sure it won’t last long.
Playing style-wise, Andreas is a patient hunter who enjoys the endgame — a whopping 87.88% of his games reach the endgame phase. And since he averages over 80 moves per win, it’s clear he prefers deep, strategic battles rather than quick flash-mate fireworks.
Off the board, Andreas probably enjoys explaining how chess is “just a game” while secretly plotting the next tactical masterpiece in his sleep. But on the board, especially around 6 PM (his best playing hour, in case you're curious), he’s a force to be reckoned with.
Whether he’s outsmarting opponents like jeroma71, blefer66, or tapuah — some of his most frequent foes — or blazing through Chess960 variants with a knack for checkmates, Tagmatarxis delivers moves with style, speed, and a little dash of psychological warfare.
So, next time you play against Tagmatarxis, remember: this Grandmaster's record speaks volumes, and his ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat could just be your most thrilling challenge yet. Just don’t blink — you might miss his winning move!