Armen Hachijan - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Armen Hachijan, known in the chess world as chillinx — a FIDE Master whose moves are as smooth as a well-aged bourbon and as sharp as a freshly honed blade. With a blitz rating that has flirted comfortably above 2500 and a bullet rating pushing the dizzying heights of 2708, Armen is not just playing chess; Armen is rewriting the rules of speed chess one tactical shot at a time.
Armen's journey began humbly in 2012 with a blitz rating of 1363, but like a grandmaster phoenix, chillinx soared through the ranks, racking up thousands of games with over 59% wins in blitz and a bullet win rate nudging 55%. And if you're wondering about those classic slow games — rapid is their secret handshake with a modest but promising 66% win rate.
Notorious for an early resignation rate clocking in at a stingy 0.59%, Armen prefers to maximize every moment on the board. Their games last on average 84 moves for a win — because why rush perfection? Endgames show up 85% of the time in their play, proving patience is indeed a virtue.
What makes Armen truly formidable? A tactical awareness so acute that the comeback rate dazzles at 93.65%, and a win rate after losing a piece that literally hits 100%. In other words, if Armen loses material, opponents might as well start practicing their condolences speech.
When it comes to psychology, Armen keeps a cool tilt factor of 10, meaning ego can take a backseat while ruthless calculation takes the wheel. Known for a slightly better success with the white pieces (56% wins) and still potent with black (53%), Armen is a versatile threat no matter which side sits forward.
Among the many battles fought, Armen boasts a legendary longest winning streak of 18 games — enough to make even Kasparov raise an eyebrow. Opponents beware: facing chillinx is like being caught in a well-laid trap where every pawn whisper could be your last.
Fun fact: Despite the fierce competitiveness, Armen has a whimsical handle in their most played mode — Top Secret openings? Well, that’s the very essence of mystery embodied by chillinx, keeping opponents guessing and fans thrilled.
Whether in weekends at 8 PM or late nights at 11, Armen’s win rates hover comfortably above 55%, proving true skill knows no time limits. So, next time you queue for a blitz game, keep one eye on your king and the other on chillinx, the tactician who’s always ready to turn your game upside down.
Hi Armen — personalised progress report
- Peak blitz rating so far: 2673 (2025-05-25)
- When you score best:
- Weekly rhythm:
Where you already shine
- Early initiative. Your 7.Qg4 line versus the Sicilian and pawn storms (g- and h-files) keep opponents on the back foot.
- Tactical alertness. The finish against neurobrainchess shows you spot winning blows quickly.
- Rook-endgame technique. Converting versus glightx was clean once you reached the technical phase.
Highest-leverage fixes
1 ⎯ Time management
Five of your last six losses ended “won on time”. Adopt these rules:
- After move 15 aim to have ≥ 2:00; after move 25 ≥ 1:00.
- Rehearse first 12 moves of your main openings until they’re instant.
- When clearly winning, switch to “safe & fast” moves; perfection is optional, the clock is not.
2 ⎯ Grand Prix / Closed Sicilian issues
The loss to Vlad Lymar shows three recurring problems:
• premature …Nd4 letting e5 hit with tempo
• dark-square bishop buried on f8
• exchange of queens that helped White
Study the …e6 & …d5 antidote; review three training games with that plan this week.
3 ⎯ Risk control in attacks
- Add a 10-second “blunder scan” before each piece sacrifice.
- Integrate prophylaxis moves (king safety, flight squares).
- Daily set: 10 puzzles that feature hidden defensive ideas.
4 ⎯ Endgame refresh
Your rook endings are solid, yet under time they wobble. Drill:
- Philidor & Lucena rook positions
- Opposite-coloured bishop fortresses
- Triangulation & opposition in king-and-pawn races
Opening maintenance chart
| With White | Replace the French 2.d3 line with a structured K.I.A. to reduce early clock burn. |
|---|---|
| With Black | Sicilian: learn a simple anti-3.Bb5 set-up (…a6 …e6) and a fixed response to the Grand Prix. |
Illustrative victory (tactics & initiative)
Seven-day micro-plan
- Play 20 blitz games using your new Grand Prix defence; annotate three.
- Solve 50 defensive puzzles (quiet or Zwischenzug themes).
- Two 15-minute rook-endgame drill sessions.
- After every game record whether you hit the time benchmarks.
Follow this plan and a return to 2600+ blitz is realistic. Enjoy the grind and good luck!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pavel Sevostianov | 4W / 11L / 1D | |
| b1gbawz97 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| gkbw60 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| theconquerer | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| Rushan Bogaudinov | 4W / 2L / 2D | |
| william christensen | 2W / 3L / 0D | |
| cmmild | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| the_silent_predator_1437 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| loopliyixin | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| mohit_shyamala | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anselm Wagner | 65W / 59L / 9D | |
| Hoang Thong Tu | 20W / 61L / 1D | |
| gamayevoleg | 52W / 20L / 10D | |
| prepredeni | 48W / 16L / 6D | |
| Leo Bispo | 36W / 25L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2574 | 2488 | 1325 | |
| 2024 | 2666 | 2451 | ||
| 2023 | 2547 | 2434 | ||
| 2022 | 2505 | 2425 | ||
| 2021 | 2708 | 2456 | ||
| 2020 | 2461 | 2443 | ||
| 2019 | 2451 | 2450 | ||
| 2018 | 2406 | 2424 | ||
| 2017 | 2553 | 2437 | ||
| 2016 | 2234 | 2280 | ||
| 2015 | 2276 | 2227 | 2000 | |
| 2014 | 2318 | 2287 | ||
| 2013 | 2323 | 2242 | 1576 | |
| 2012 | 2135 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 283W / 224L / 46D | 285W / 240L / 34D | 82.0 |
| 2024 | 547W / 397L / 57D | 524W / 409L / 65D | 83.1 |
| 2023 | 745W / 523L / 76D | 675W / 562L / 102D | 83.9 |
| 2022 | 217W / 153L / 37D | 198W / 187L / 27D | 79.4 |
| 2021 | 356W / 260L / 49D | 326W / 280L / 45D | 79.4 |
| 2020 | 514W / 380L / 70D | 492W / 397L / 63D | 84.8 |
| 2019 | 619W / 438L / 70D | 608W / 456L / 67D | 85.1 |
| 2018 | 728W / 482L / 68D | 664W / 522L / 91D | 86.3 |
| 2017 | 1536W / 937L / 184D | 1433W / 985L / 210D | 87.9 |
| 2016 | 619W / 416L / 98D | 552W / 482L / 94D | 82.8 |
| 2015 | 234W / 188L / 25D | 236W / 186L / 20D | 80.2 |
| 2014 | 479W / 265L / 59D | 449W / 310L / 42D | 83.5 |
| 2013 | 160W / 57L / 14D | 144W / 71L / 12D | 79.4 |
| 2012 | 7W / 1L / 1D | 7W / 1L / 0D | 87.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 901 | 476 | 358 | 67 | 52.8% |
| Sicilian Defense | 482 | 249 | 196 | 37 | 51.7% |
| Czech Defense | 466 | 265 | 165 | 36 | 56.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 430 | 226 | 169 | 35 | 52.6% |
| Modern Defense | 375 | 221 | 125 | 29 | 58.9% |
| French Defense | 298 | 143 | 126 | 29 | 48.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 286 | 140 | 124 | 22 | 49.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 243 | 123 | 106 | 14 | 50.6% |
| Modern | 237 | 133 | 84 | 20 | 56.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation | 234 | 133 | 87 | 14 | 56.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1410 | 803 | 530 | 77 | 57.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1266 | 685 | 498 | 83 | 54.1% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1082 | 629 | 398 | 55 | 58.1% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1064 | 605 | 379 | 80 | 56.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 993 | 545 | 394 | 54 | 54.9% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 944 | 482 | 402 | 60 | 51.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 643 | 372 | 222 | 49 | 57.9% |
| Modern Defense | 469 | 258 | 183 | 28 | 55.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 332 | 187 | 127 | 18 | 56.3% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 301 | 176 | 107 | 18 | 58.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |