Artur Davtyan IM

Artur Davtyan - The International Master of Chess

Meet Artur Davtyan, or as the internet chess world knows him, Artur0208 – a formidable International Master with a knack for turning the chessboard into his personal playground. Don't let the title fool you; Artur is no ordinary player. With an impressive flair for rapid, blitz, and bullet formats, he juggles speed and strategy with the finesse of a grandmaster preparing a cup of coffee.

Artur’s chess journey is marked by a striking blend of resilience and tactical wizardry. His ComebackRate is a staggering 92.25%, meaning if you manage to snatch one of his pieces, prepare to be dazzled as he not only recovers but wins 99.44% of the time afterward. That's like losing your only weapon in a duel and pulling out a secret ace from your sleeve!

Rating Rollercoaster & Stats Snapshot

Over the years, Artur’s blitz rating has danced around the 2500-2900 range, peaking at an electrifying 2977 in 2023. Bullet? Even faster, with highs touching 3023 back in 2019, showing lightning reflexes that would put a caffeinated squirrel to shame. His rapid, while steadier, consistently hovers around the 2200s — proving that even under pressure, Artur keeps his cool.

His cumulative win record tells its own tale: with nearly 3700 wins in bullet, and over 1500 blitz victories, it seems Artur’s opponents often leave the virtual battlefield shaking their heads. Whether it's a quick skirmish or a drawn-out battle, Artur's games average around 89 moves when he wins, indicating his preference for deep, strategic duels rather than quick-fire checkmates.

Playing Style & Noteworthy Quirks

• Endgame Enthusiast: Artur's games often venture deep into the endgame, with an 85% usage rate, revealing a player who thrives in the closing phases where precision matters most.
• Slow But Steady Thinker: His average moves per win hover near 90, suggesting patience and meticulous calculation.
• Psychological Fortitude: A tilt factor of 13? Not bad! He stays mostly calm, though even a master occasionally flicks the rook in frustration.
• Opening Secrets: Artur’s opponents might never crack his "Top Secret" opening strategy — trusted enough to win 77.5% of his rapid opening games.

Fun Facts and Trivia

- Artur boasts a current winning streak of 13 games and once amazed the community with a colossal 21-game winning streak.
- His best hours to strike on the digital battlefield seem to be the early morning and late-night, rocking win rates over 65% at midnight and 1 AM — nocturnal chess beast confirmed.
- He has a love-hate relationship with some opponents, winning 100% against many but losing heartbreakingly to others like the elusive "bigbadteddybear" (win rate 0%). Beware the bears when facing Artur!

Whether grinding bullet blitzes with the speed of a caffeinated cheetah or patiently maneuvering through an epic rapid endgame, Artur Davtyan embodies the perfect cocktail of brain, speed, and a sprinkle of unpredictability. Next time you see Artur0208 in the virtual arena, better bring your A-game... or at least a good distraction technique.