Levan Aroshidze GM

About Levan Aroshidze

Levan Aroshidze is a formidable Grandmaster in the chess world, known for his tactical sharpness and competitive spirit in fast-paced games. His style reflects a deep understanding of chess theory combined with practical instincts, making him a strong presence on the online battlefield, particularly in Blitz and Bullet formats where his skills truly shine.

Playing Style and Strengths

Levan prefers the adrenaline rush of Bullet and Blitz chess, excelling in rapid decision-making and sharp tactical awareness. His gameplay features:

• Early and efficient captures: On average, Levan makes his first capture around move 7, showing his aggressive and active style in the opening.
• Endgame expertise: He reaches endgames frequently (over 82% games go to endgame), reflecting deep strategic knowledge.
• Comback artist: Nearly 84% comeback rate after falling behind, proving resilience and psychological strength.
• Winning with both colors: He boasts over 61% win rate with White and above 57% with Black, a testament to his overall versatility.

Opening Repertoire

Levan's opening choices cater to dynamic play and complexity, often steering the game into rich tactical waters:

• Sicilian Najdorf (6.f3): His favorite weapon in Blitz, where he has a win rate of about 59.5% over 79 games.
• Caro-Kann Advance (4.Nf3 e6 5.Be2): An opening resulting in 63% wins, showing his strong handling of solid, positional battles.
• English Opening - Symmetrical Variation: Uses this to control the center quietly, maintaining a nearly 58% win rate.
• Sicilian Kan and variations: Several Kan lines play a significant role in his strategy, with win rates exceeding 60% in different move orders.
• In Bullet games: Amazing win ratios in rare openings like the Spanish Closed and Scandinavian Marshall—Levan is not afraid to venture into less-trodden lines for quick victories.

Career Highlights & Peak Performance

Levan’s peak ratings demonstrate his elite status:

• Bullet peak rating of 2765 achieved in September 2022 — lightning-fast and virtually unstoppable.
• Blitz peak at 2708 achieved in December 2021 — showing consistent top-level play.
• Rapid peak rating of 2533, highlighting his adaptability in various time controls.
• Strong win-loss records across formats, with a particularly solid bullet record of 81 wins against 27 losses.
• Longest winning streak of 17 games and currently maintaining a 5-game winning streak — a sign he’s always a force to be reckoned with.

Playing Habits & Personality Insights

Levan tends to play his best chess around late morning (11:00) and enjoys competing on Tuesdays and Sundays when his win rates are at their highest.

While known to have a strong competitive side — his 'tilt factor' is modest, indicating good emotional control over ups and downs on the board.

His games are moderately long for fast chess, averaging around 74 moves to victory, suggesting patients mixed with precision.

Opponent Relationships & Rivalries

Levan has faced hundreds of opponents but has notable rivalries with several heavy hitters:

• Strong results against opponents like tac49 (75% wins) and pavankatkade (81% wins).
• Competitive battles with gmjoey1, with nearly 42% win rate over dozens of encounters.
• Known for crushing players who underestimate his opening repertoire and tactical ingenuity.

Fun Fact

Levan’s bullet games sometimes blaze past the 2760 rating mark faster than you can say “checkmate!” His online opponents know that facing him at lightning speed is as challenging as trying to find your keys in a messy room — nearly impossible without a bit of luck.