antranik tcharekian

Antaranik Tcharekian - The Relentless Swiss Army Knife of Chess

Meet Antaranik Tcharekian, better known by many as antaranik, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares resembles a rollercoaster ride across every dimension of the game - Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, and Daily.

Rating Rollercoaster & Career Highlights

Antaranik has danced with the chess rating gods over the years, peaking impressively at 1509 in Blitz (March 2018), soaring to a lightning-fast 1481 in Bullet back in 2015, and hitting a striking 1678 in Daily Chess later that same year. Though Rapid might be the speed-dating section for many, Antaranik recently hit a career-best 1448 in October 2024.

He’s battled through thousands of challenging games, with a closely matched Blitz win/loss record of about 50/50. The daily grind to improve his game is no joke, as reflected in his persistent, but lovable, tilt factor of 14 - showing he cares enough to get a little salty when the rook is captured.

Playing Style & Tactics

Known for rarely conceding early (only resigning early in about 1.5% of games), Antaranik is a grinder with an impressive 67% endgame frequency. With an average of about 60 moves to win and nearly 65 moves to lose, his games are much like a long saga — full of tension, drama, and the occasional blunder.

Psychologically resilient, Antaranik is a comeback artist: he has an outstanding 80.9% comeback rate when behind, although the odds dip slightly to a 45.4% chance of winning after losing a piece. So, if you knock off one of his soldiers, better prepare for some serious fight back!

Openings & Signature Moves

With over a thousand Blitz games in openings like the Van't Kruijs Opening and the Vienna Game, Antaranik is a fan of classic, sharp battles. His Bullet games reveal an affection for the Van't Kruijs Opening boasting an impressive ~65% win rate; in Rapid and Daily formats, he experiments but often sticks to aggressive yet balanced openings.

Favorite Time & Playing Habits

He seems to have a secret chess mojo around the late hours, boasting his best win percentage after 11 pm, quite impressively hitting over 54% at 11 pm and skyrocketing to a 51.83% win rate at 10 pm. Maybe chess nocturnal magic is real?

Recent Battles & Memorable Games

In his most recent victory in May 2025, Antaranik showcased solid strategic play in a battle of the Closed Sicilian Defense, forcing his opponent to resign after carefully exploiting weaknesses. His losses, though rare, are lessons in resilience and adaptation.

Opponent Chronicles

Antaranik’s opposition roster reads like a hall of fame of internet chess citizens, with multiple rivals like bettyanto faced over 50 times and others like jamesnemesis nine times. He’s been victorious against some, and humbled by others, but always respectful of the game’s chessy spirit.

Fun Fact

Despite occasional hiccups and a sometimes bumpy rating ride, Antaranik’s love for the game shines through. He wins with the poise of a grandmaster, loses with humility, and keeps coming back with the dogged determination of a pawn heading for promotion!

So whether he's blitzing out a 16-game winning streak or shaking off a tiny losing streak, Antaranik Tcharekian keeps the chessboard spinning and the pawns trembling.

Click here to admire one of his recent successful games: Closed Sicilian Defense Victory.