GM Andy Woodward Shatters Lichess Bullet Record at 3501

In a stunning display of speed chess dominance, American prodigy GM Andy Woodward (lichess: mraquariyaz67) has broken the all-time Lichess bullet rating record, peaking at an unprecedented 3501 on November 26, 2025—making him the only player ever to breach 3500.

Though bullet chess rewards lightning-fast play, Woodward’s feat underscores his unrivaled prowess. The 15-year-old standout, one of the USA’s brightest rising talents, also shone in classical over-the-board chess with a standout performance, 7/11 at the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss—tying for fifth and matching Abhimanyu Mishra and Hans Niemann as America’s top performers. Online, he’s the top-rated titled player on Chess.com at 3353 bullet, surpassing giants like Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, and Magnus Carlsen.