Biography
Aryan Gholami is a formidable Grandmaster who has taken the chess world by storm with his razor-sharp tactical awareness and impressive strategic depth. Known by the username Aryangholami, he prefers to dazzle opponents in Rapid time controls, weaving complex opening theories and endgame mastery into his games. With a career full of ups and downs, Aryan's journey is as thrilling as a nail-biting finale in a World Championship match.
Playing Style
Aryan’s games are marked by a blend of patience and aggressiveness. He typically plays long, deep battles, with an average of about 77 moves per win and around 85 moves per loss, showing his resilience and endgame prowess. His games often feature an early first capture by move 8, indicating a strategic approach to initiating tactical skirmishes. Aryan shines slightly better playing White with a win rate of approximately 53%, showing he's comfortable commanding the initiative.
His psychological tenacity is notable, boasting a remarkable 83% comeback rate, meaning losing a piece isn't a death sentence but rather a challenge he often overcomes. Beware if you manage to snag a pawn or a piece early – Aryan’s win rate after losing material is still a strong 48%. But be warned, he has a tilt factor of 21, so keeping him stable mentally is key!
Favorite Openings
Aryan loves to mix it up on the board, but he has favorites where he’s proven particularly effective, especially in Blitz and Bullet formats:
- Blitz: Zukertort Opening (Win Rate ~58%), especially the Queenside Fianchetto Variation where his win rate nears 59%. He also frequently plays the Reti: King's Indian Attack and Queen's Pawn Games with consistent success.
- Bullet: Caro-Kann Defense shines with a nearly 59% win rate, and the Reti with a balanced blend of strategic fights. Zukertort Slav Invitation is another weapon in his arsenal.
- Rapid: Though less frequent, he has scored well using the Sicilian Rossolimo and the classical Reti King's Indian Attack.
Performance and Highlights
Aryan reached a peak blitz rating of 2822, a number that would make even the best grandmasters sweat! His bullet peak was also remarkable at 2684. Interestingly, his rapid chess peak rating was 2545, showing that while he prefers quicker games, he is versatile across all time controls.
He’s known for consistency too: his longest winning streak and longest losing streak both clock in at 21 games – a testament to the rollercoaster ride that is high-level chess. His preferred playing hours are prime time blitz and bullet sessions, notably late afternoons and evenings, with a little chess magic happening at 01:00 AM, his statistically best time to play. Night owl or grandmaster, who’s to say which fits him better?
Notable Opponents
Aryan’s competitive spirit is displayed vividly through his encounters with tough rivals. His most played opponents include vaibhavraut99 (80 games), white31 (41 games), and gigaquparadze (40 games). Against some opponents like tahmores2008 and doyoufeelit, he boasts a perfect 100% win rate, while other rivalries have been more fiercely contested.
Fun Fact
Did you know Aryan has both a longest winning and losing streak of exactly 21 games? Clearly a player of extremes – it’s either a sweet victory rollercoaster or a cliffhanger thriller!