Anna M. Sargsyan: The Blitz Dynamo and International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Anna M. Sargsyan, a formidable chess player who proudly holds the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. Whether wielding the white pieces or commanding black, Anna’s playstyle is a captivating blend of tenacity, tactical prowess, and endurance.
Since bursting onto the online chess scene, Anna has dazzled opponents with lightning-fast bullet games, achieving an awe-inspiring peak rating of 2739 in January 2023. This is the kind of speed that would make even a caffeine-fueled chess superhero pause for a breath! In the blitz arena, Anna has also soared, reaching a peak rating of 2708 in mid-2024. If there were an Olympic event for online rapid chess, Anna would surely be on the podium too, with a peak rapid rating climbing up to 2388.
Anna’s vast experience shines through a staggering number of games played across all formats, totalizing thousands of battles fought with both ferocity and finesse. They have a quirky affinity for openings like the King’s Fianchetto and the Caro-Kann Defense, chipping away at opponents’ defenses with surgical precision. It’s rumored that Anna’s favorite move might just be a well-timed checkmate, as numerous games have ended with the opponent tipping their king in surrender.
Playing with resilience, Anna's come back rate after losing a piece is an impressive 85%, proving that giving up is never an option—unless it involves surrendering to a well-played rook! Their matches are often epic tales with move counts averaging around 79 moves in victories, defying the stereotype of quick fireworks and instead opting for gritty, full-length sagas on the board.
Outside the stats, Anna has faced off against a colorful cast of opponents, from well-known online warriors to rising stars. Their tactical awareness shines especially in bullet and blitz games, where intuition and raw speed trump all. Interestingly, Anna is known to be a bit of a night owl, with the best times to strike being around midnight, when the world is quiet but the chessboard is alive with battle.
When it comes to psychological warfare, Anna’s tilt factor is a modest 29, meaning a few losses won’t derail this resilient competitor’s focus. They know that every defeat is just fuel for the next win — often delivered with checkmate sprinkled on top.
In a recent blaze of glory, Anna triumphed by a dazzling checkmate against the tough opponent "Ramosha," swiftly finishing the game in style with a brilliant rook maneuver. This is just one shiny gem among many in an ever-growing treasure trove of victories.
Whether you're a fan of rapid-fire bullet, intense blitz, or steady rapid games, Anna M. Sargsyan is an International Master who brings both the brains and the bravado, proving chess isn’t just a game—it’s an adventure worth every blitzed-out minute.
Warning: Watching Anna play may cause sudden urges to brush up on your own chess openings and develop ninja-like reflexes!