Avik

Avik Sarkis – The Relentless Chess Warrior

Meet AvikSarkis, a chess player whose rating rollercoaster could thrill even the most seasoned amusement park enthusiast! Starting his bullet journey in 2017 with a modest 1365, Avik quickly zoomed up to a peak bullet rating of 2283 by December that very year — the kind of surge that makes grandmasters raise an eyebrow.

Not one to shy away from any time control, Avik has carved out a reputation across bullet, blitz, daily, and even rapid chess. His blitz antics reached their climax with a peak of 2343 rating in January 2018, while his daily games saw him peaking at 1929. Rapid? Sure, though he treated it more like a casual stroll with a peak of 1453. Clearly, faster time controls are where the magic happens!

Playing Style & Psychology

Avik is a fighter to the end, demonstrated by a mind-blowing 87.29% comeback rate when behind — who else can say their comeback game is almost as strong as their opening? He’s a tactically alert player, often willing to dance on the edge with an impressive ability to win after losing a piece nearly 44% of the time. Don’t expect him to quit early either, as only 1.56% of his games end with an early resignation.

His average moves per win hover around 66, suggesting Avik enjoys long, grinding endgames. This is supported by his high endgame frequency of over 66%, so opponents better be ready for a marathon, not a sprint.

Favorite Openings (and Those Not So Favorite)

Avik shows a curious affection for the Caro-Kann Defense, especially the Exchange and Karpov Variations, having logged hundreds of games there. His crowning jewel, in terms of win rate, is surprisingly the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation in bullet, boasting a win rate over 55%! On the flip side, he has a love-hate relationship with some Caro-Kann lines, struggling to break the 40% win rate ceiling in the Karpov Variation.

Epic Battle Highlights

One recent masterpiece saw Avik claim victory using the Caro-Kann Exchange Variation, wrapping up the game by forceful resignation of his opponent — classics always make for the best stories. Another shining moment was a checkmate victory in the fiercely tactical Sicilian Defense Tartakower Variation where his opponent’s king had no place to hide.

The Opponents that Keep Him on His Toes

With nearly 40 battles against "shahgholian" and a fiercely contested 50% win rate, and a similar scoreline against longtime rival "surikatgambit," Avik’s matchups read like a thriller series. Other adversaries have found him somewhat unstoppable, with perfect records against players like "jrandmester" and "kairavjoshisucks" (yes, their username too makes you smile).

When to Catch Avik at His Peak

Morning battles, especially around 8 AM, seem to be Avik’s power hour — a time when his win rate nearly hits 50%. Unlike many who crash post-coffee, Avik keeps his nerves and fingers sharp, making the early bird truly catch the chess worm.

A Chess Life of Streaks (and Stories)

Avik’s longest winning streak stands impressively at 18 games, proving he can keep the heat blazing. Yet, like any mortal chess hero, he has battled through a tough 14-game losing streak — but each loss only fuels his fire to come back stronger.

Behind those ratings and stats lies a passionate player, juggling wins, losses, and the occasional dramatic draw, always ready for the next move. Whether blitzing or bulleting, AvikSarkis makes the chessboard his personal arena, refusing to settle for less than a fight to the checkmate.

In a world full of pawns, be a king like Avik!