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Alik Tikranian FM

Username: Alik

Playing Since: 2010-01-03 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 2048
155W / 23L / 4D
Rapid: 2198
8W / 2L / 0D
Blitz: 2613
917W / 679L / 112D
Bullet: 2638
4848W / 3930L / 598D

Alik Tikranian - The FIDE Master with a Bullet Rocket

Meet Alik Tikranian, a chess aficionado whose reputation zooms so fast you might mistake him for a bullet. Officially titled as a FIDE Master, Alik has danced through the chessboard with a flair that only true bullet, blitz, and rapid enthusiasts can appreciate.

Rapid Rise and Bullet Brilliance

Alik's bullet rating has skyrocketed over the years, breaking the 2700 barrier in 2025 – a feat that would make even grandmasters blink twice. With a max bullet rating of 2744 and a staggering total of 7,225 games under the category, Alik shows true dedication to the fast-paced game. His win rate in bullet chess hovers around a respectable 52%, proving he’s no mere speedster but a strategic thinker under pressure.

Blitz and Rapid: The Versatile Warrior

Not just a bullet champ, Alik masters the blitz format with an impressive win rate of 54.2% and rapid chess where he shines even brighter, boasting a nearly 69% win rate. Whether it’s 3-minute battles or 15-minute showdowns, Alik consistently proves that quick thinking and sharp tactics are in his DNA.

Daily Chess: The Patient Strategist

When not zooming through fast games, Alik takes his time in daily chess, flaunting an extraordinary win rate of over 82%. It turns out, Alik can slow down, contemplate deeply, and still crush the opposition – like a tortoise secretly winning a sprint race.

Playing Style & Psychological Edge

  • Endgame specialist: Engages in endgames in over 81% of games, showing he loves the crunch time challenge.
  • Comeback king: With a remarkable 90% comeback rate, Alik never gives up, even when the odds are against him.
  • Win-after-losing-piece wizard: His win rate after losing a piece? Almost flawless at 99.9% – because who said losing a pawn means losing the game?
  • Average game length: Wins last about 77 moves on average, losses stretch close to 80 moves, a testament to Alik’s enduring battles.
  • A modest tilt factor of 10 shows Alik keeps his cool when the heat is on – except maybe when his coffee is cold.

Streaks and Rivalries

Alik once stunned the chess universe with a longest winning streak of 51 games — that’s longer than a Netflix binge session! While his current streak stands at zero (even legends have off days), his competitive spirit remains undiminished.

Known on the virtual battlefield as “Top Secret,” Alik's opening strategies keep opponents guessing, leading to consistent wins across all formats.

Fun Facts

  • Alik’s most effective game time appears to be at 6 AM where a whopping 88.89% win rate suggests early mornings might just be ideal for checkmates.
  • The hour after midnight is also a sweet spot with a 55.7% win rate.
  • Despite fierce battles, Alik tends to resign early in less than 1% of his games – never one to give up easily.

In summary, Alik Tikranian is not just a bullet blitzer but a versatile, resilient, and almost ninja-like chess warrior who continues to impress with both raw speed and deep strategy. Whether you’re facing him at breakneck speed or slowpoke daily games, prepare yourself for a masterclass in chess mastery infused with just the right touch of fun and flair.


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Hi Alik — personalised feedback on your latest run of games

What you already do very well

  • Opening initiative. You regularly hit the centre fast with …d5/…d4 (as Black) and with early h-pawn storms (as White). It forces opponents onto the back foot immediately.
  • Tactical sharpness. Your miniatures against stoic_ss and susueur feature classic sacs (Bxf7+, Nd5-forks, exchange sacs on f7) – evidence that pattern drills pay off.
  • Killer instinct. Most wins end before move 30. In bullet, finishing early is a real edge.

Key improvement levers

  1. Time management.
    Three of the last five defeats (e.g. vs girlz_can_too) were simple flags. Adopt a “move every two seconds till move 15” rule, premove forced recaptures, and sprinkle in some 1 + 1 sessions so your brain practises quick release.
  2. Unfamiliar structures.
    Both the English Symmetrical (A34) and the Vienna/Bishop hybrid (C28) gave trouble. Spend one study session on the typical breaks (…b5/…e5 in the English, …d5 in the Vienna) and copy two GM model games for each. You will save clock time instantly.
  3. End-game conversion.
    Against Girlz_Can_Too you reached a holdable rook-ending but ran out of seconds. Drill the simplest rook-and-pawn endings so you can premove confidently when the flag hangs.
  4. Defensive alertness.
    Losses to Rodin_Kesh and Najdorf hinged on a missed zwischenzug or long-diagonal shot. Add one daily “find the opponent’s threat” exercise to hard-wire basic prophylaxis into your decision tree.

Two-week action plan

  1. Play 25 bullet games only with the English as White and the Modern as Black; record average move time (< 2 s target).
  2. Solve 100 end-game puzzle-rush positions (rook + pawns focus).
  3. Review five GM games in the Maroczy Bind to patch the structure that hurt you versus Najdorf.
  4. Analyse one of your own losses without an engine, then compare to see which defensive resource you missed.

Quick reference

  • Peak bullet rating:
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Your latest miniature – keep this energy!

Stay sharp, fix the clock discipline, and the next rating jump will follow quickly. Good luck!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
dlevine32180 2W / 0L / 0D
Alex Ivanov 0W / 2L / 0D
Zaphikel 1W / 4L / 0D
stemerowicz 1W / 0L / 0D
kappitoshka 1W / 2L / 0D
christourlord777 1W / 0L / 0D
detox93 0W / 1L / 0D
tupac1501 1W / 0L / 0D
lucainvincibile 1W / 1L / 0D
mates29 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Alex H 113W / 0L / 0D
ryanjohnspek 51W / 18L / 4D
Anselm Wagner 26W / 34L / 6D
Rob Schoorl 19W / 24L / 3D
Lionel davis 21W / 23L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2626 2337 2198
2024 2727 2525 2198
2023 2601 2491 2200
2022 2420 2438 2048
2021 2520 2510
2020 2460 2459 2200
2019 2373 2370 2047
2018 2221 2340 2005
2017 2274 2259
2016 2395 2292 1844 1854
2015 2241 2154 1732 1868
2014 2130 1892 1695 1867
2013 2014 1942
2010 1406 1200
Rating by Year2010201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202527271200YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 356W / 281L / 39D 326W / 304L / 42D 79.2
2024 562W / 357L / 75D 485W / 423L / 86D 84.4
2023 592W / 473L / 92D 572W / 499L / 93D 84.6
2022 168W / 125L / 25D 138W / 110L / 12D 79.0
2021 372W / 244L / 38D 327W / 300L / 29D 82.0
2020 117W / 77L / 11D 108W / 91L / 11D 82.3
2019 137W / 98L / 11D 142W / 84L / 17D 79.0
2018 84W / 39L / 4D 89W / 28L / 9D 64.6
2017 29W / 19L / 4D 30W / 26L / 0D 76.5
2016 160W / 114L / 22D 141W / 124L / 19D 77.6
2015 121W / 80L / 8D 125W / 75L / 5D 74.3
2014 333W / 268L / 24D 338W / 268L / 33D 73.3
2013 76W / 29L / 4D 71W / 39L / 1D 71.3
2010 1W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 33.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Petrov's Defense 94 54 36 4 57.5%
Sicilian Defense 52 31 17 4 59.6%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 46 28 13 5 60.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 45 20 21 4 44.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 40 24 16 0 60.0%
Amar Gambit 36 22 13 1 61.1%
Modern 34 21 11 2 61.8%
Scandinavian Defense 33 23 9 1 69.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 32 14 13 5 43.8%
Czech Defense 31 17 11 3 54.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 762 404 310 48 53.0%
Alekhine Defense 315 165 137 13 52.4%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 238 122 98 18 51.3%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 225 117 95 13 52.0%
Scandinavian Defense 207 112 86 9 54.1%
Sicilian Defense 197 104 80 13 52.8%
Petrov's Defense 194 93 81 20 47.9%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 191 99 75 17 51.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 190 110 73 7 57.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 190 99 76 15 52.1%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 37 27 8 2 73.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 19 19 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 15 11 4 0 73.3%
Amazon Attack 13 6 5 2 46.1%
Center Game: Berger Variation 11 11 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 11 11 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 8 6 2 0 75.0%
Barnes Defense 7 6 0 1 85.7%
Scandinavian Defense 6 6 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 5 1 1 3 20.0%
Australian Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Petrov's Defense 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Amar Gambit 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Bishop's Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Elephant Gambit 2 2 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 51 2
Losing 10 0