Andreas Tzermiadianos IM

Andreas "tzerminator" Tzermiadianos

Known to chess circles as the tzerminator, Andreas Tzermiadianos is an International Master proudly bearing the FIDE title that commands respect and a dash of awe. With a blitz rating that has tangoed its way up to a ferocious 2549 in 2024, Andreas strikes fear into opponents with lightning-fast moves and surgical precision.

Master of Speed and Strategy

Starting from a modest 1650 blitz rating in 2014, Andreas has shown a meteoric rise in speed chess, boasting a peak blitz rating above 2500 and a bullet top score of 2276. With a blistering longest winning streak of 14 games and a current streak of 5, it’s clear that the tzerminator’s laser focus never dies down.

Playing Style: Endgame Alchemist

With a penchant for marathon endgames — clocking an average of 76 moves to win — Andreas doesn't just play chess, they drag their opponents through grueling battles, patiently converting advantages until victory is undeniable. The combination of a knack for comebacks (returning from losing positions with a 91.54% success rate) and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece proves that resignation is never in their vocabulary.

The Opponent Whisperer

From 100% win rates against fan favorites like mcse69 and aliencowboy to maintaining over 80% against some of the most challenged regulars, Andreas clearly knows how to read opponents like open books. Just don’t be trick126 — that one opponent still holds a secret to stymie the tzerminator.

Psychological Edge & Daily Rituals

Despite a low tilt factor of 6 (which in chess is practically zen), the tzerminator gets a little grumpy when switching from casual to rated games—losing nearly 45% more. But give them a Thursday night at 10 PM and watch a remarkable 79% win rate unfold. Morning person? Not so much. But by 4 PM, Andreas is practically unstoppable with an 87.5% win rate.

Off the Board

Andreas is rumored to analyze the Top Secret opening repertoire exclusively — probably why so many games are played with this mysterious strategy, leading to a commanding win rate north of 54% in blitz and a stout 75% in bullet.

In the chess world, the tzerminator is more than just a player — they’re a force of nature, a mover of pawns, and a demolisher of kings with both wit and will. Beware the clock, because when Andreas is on, the blitz battlefield turns into a tactical dojo where patience meets speed, and victories become inevitable.