Andrew Paul

Andrew Paul (Wumpy16)

Meet Andrew Paul, a chess enthusiast who has embarked on a rollercoaster journey across the 64 squares with the resilience of a seasoned gladiator and the charm of an unpredictable wildcard. Known online as Wumpy16, Andrew’s chess career is a blend of impressive highs, stubborn comebacks, and the occasional “oops” moment that every player knows too well.

Rating Adventures

Andrew’s rapid rating peaked spectacularly at 999 in March 2021 — a number so close to the millennium, it’s like he was just shy of a millennium celebration on the chessboard! Though his ratings danced up and down in subsequent years, he showed grit with a recent solid surge hitting near 694+ in mid-2025. His blitz rating flirted with the 1000 mark early on, peaking at 1015, proving he’s not just about slow burn tactics but can throw lightning bolts in faster games too. Bullet is more of a “walk in the park” pace for him, topping at a modest 325, showing that even if speed chess isn’t his battlefield, he knows how to hold his ground.

Playing Style and Signature Moves

Andrew’s games average around 55 moves per win and nearly 59 moves per loss—this is no “checkmate in 3” player. He’s in it for the long haul, relishing complex endgames and strategic battles that would make any chess novel thrilling. His preferred battleground is Rapid, where he balances speed and strategy with a White win rate above 49% and a respectable Black win rate over 43%. Fun fact: his earliest first capture typically happens around move 7, suggesting a cautious yet perceptive approach to combat.

Favorite Openings

• Queens Pawn Opening - Accelerated London System: His best friend on the board with a win rate around 62%, proving it’s a trusty weapon in his arsenal.
• Caro Kann Defense: The old reliable fence Andrew likes to stand behind. With 65 games and nearly 46% wins, it’s a defensive fortress mixed with tactical darts.
• King’s Pawn Opening: Strikes with a sneaky 61.9% win rate — sometimes he’s all about classic aggression!

Tactical Wizardry & Mental Fortitude

An 85% comeback rate shows that Andrew is not one to lie down even when pieces go AWOL. He wins about 44% of the time after losing a piece, so don’t be fooled by temporary setbacks. But like any great gladiator, he has his Kryptonite – an 8-game losing streak once showed the world even the best can get a little tangled up in those pesky pins.

Memorable Battles

Checkmate is his favorite method of saying "Game Over," pulling off 125 wins that ended with queens, rooks, and knights all yelling “checkmate!” Resignations also fill his trophy cabinet with 100 wins – sometimes it’s simply too polite to drag the misery on. Andrew’s fighting spirit shines bright whether defending or on the attack.

Psychological Quirks & Preferences

His best time of day? Noon sharp—noon and checkmate time! Despite a relatively low tilt factor of 8, he’s psychologically ready to battle with a notable 32% win advantage in rated games over casuals. He even has a tactical smile for early resignations, keeping those to a minimal 3%, showing patience (mostly).

Recent Victory Highlight

In a thrilling game from June 5, 2025, Andrew (Black) stunned opponent putpressureonthepinnedpie with a checkmate victory in a nuanced Caro-Kann Advance Botvinnik-Carls Defense. His precise play and endgame prowess turned a slow-burning fight into a dazzling finish. Check out the play-by-play in the PGN manually if you want some inspiration!

Opponent Relationships

Andrew is a friendly nemesis to many; he holds perfect winning records against several opponents like ahmedafifi2320 and sayyjj, while some, like adab35, have managed to slip a victory past Wumpy16’s defenses. His most frequent opponent big253cat has faced Andrew 4 times, with Andrew winning 3 of those encounters. Clearly, he’s both a competitive and spirited player who keeps the chess world interesting.

Summary

Andrew Paul, aka Wumpy16, is the quintessential resilient chess warrior: sometimes close to legendary peaks, often deep in gritty tactical battles, and always a source of entertaining and instructive games. Whether he’s outmaneuvering foes in the Queen’s Pawn trenches or defending stoically with the Caro Kann, Andrew embodies the spirit of chess—strategy, endurance, and, remarkably, fun sprinkled like a lost pawn in a crowded endgame.