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