Armen Petrosyan - International Master
Known online as chessprince68, Armen Petrosyan is an International Master who wields the chessboard like a seasoned general commanding an army. With a peak blitz rating soaring above 2530, Armen’s rapid-fire tactical awareness and resilient endgame prowess have dazzled opponents and fans alike.
Chess Journey & Style
Armen’s blitz career spans nearly a decade, climbing from modest beginnings (rating circa 1388 in 2016) to a formidable presence in the 2500+ club by 2025. Specializing in blitz, Armen demonstrates a calculated but daring playing style—combining long, thoughtful wins averaging nearly 75 moves with a penchant for comebacks (tactical prowess shines with an impressive 86% comeback rate) and a modest tendency to resign early only when absolutely convinced (less than 0.4% early resignations).
On any given Saturday or the magical hour around noon (Armen’s absolute prime time for chess), expect fireworks as Armen claims a win rate jumping above 65%—not just because of skill, but perhaps fueled by an unholy combination of fresh coffee and fierce ambition.
Notable Stats & Trivia
- Total blitz wins: 385 out of 727 games played
- Longest winning streak: A mighty climb of 8 consecutive wins
- Favorite openings: Well, that's a secret—but looking at the results, one suspects anything with “Top Secret” written next to it might be worth avoiding!
- Victory by Checkmate Rate: 38 wins sealed with elegant finishes
- Timeout Wins: 92 opponents clocked out trying to catch Armen’s speed
Memorable Moments
Most recently, Armen delivered a stunning checkmate in a sharp Petrov Defense game, illustrating mastery of both strategy and timing. It featured a flawless execution culminating in a brilliant Re8# move (you can find this gem here).
Personality & Presence
If chess were a kingdom, Armen would be its enigmatic prince, balancing serious study with a dash of humor — after all, maintaining a tilt factor of just 8 shows a cool head under fire, despite a small losing streak now and then. Armed with tactical sharpness, psychological resilience, and an uncanny knack for snatching wins from the jaws of defeat, Armen Petrosyan stands as a formidable figure whose games are as entertaining as they are instructive.
So whether you prefer blitz battles at dawn or technical endgames under the afternoon sun, keep an eye out for Armen — International Master, chessprince68, and possibly the chessboard’s best-kept secret weapon.