Harutyun Baghdasaryan (aka Harry-112)
Meet Harutyun Baghdasaryan, a blitz-loving chess enthusiast with a knack for daring tactics and a rollercoaster rating ride that would make even the toughest kings restless! Known on the board simply as Harry-112, this player mixes creative opening plays with a touch of unpredictability—because why not start a game with a Grob Opening or give the Englund Gambit a whirl for fun?
Quick Facts & Stats
- Peak Ratings: Bullet: 382 (Jan 2025), Rapid: 311 (Jan 2025), Blitz: 309 (May 2025)
- Favorite Time Control: Blitz, where Harry truly shines at lightning speed.
- Playing Style: A patient endgame artist, featuring an endgame frequency of over 74%, often playing long fights (averaging 74 moves per win!). Early resignations? Only 3.8%, because giving up isn’t Harry’s style.
- Comeback King: With an amazing 85% comeback rate, Harry is that opponent you never count out, even if a piece goes missing.
The Ride Through Openings
Harry isn’t someone to shy from experimental or less common openings. The Grob Opening and its variations have brought a respectable 33% win rate in rapid games, while the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation is a blitz specialty boasting a perfect 100% win rate in a handful of games. Not one to fear, Harry also tests the waters in the classic King's Pawn Opening and English Opening, though the queen’s gambit declined and Horwitz Defense have been less forgiving.
Rivalries & Memorable Opponents
Harry’s biggest rival by far is the mysterious guhoi95, with over 100 battles fought and a win rate hovering just above 20%. Despite the uphill challenge, Harry’s persistence never fades. Some opponents seem to have Harry’s number (looking at you, sai_charitha_gorantla), but Harry’s championship spirit remains unbroken — a true gladiator of the 64 squares.
Notable Games
Here’s a peek at one of Harry’s recent wins that combines tactical sharpness with graceful finishing moves:
As Harry would say after closing a game: "That’s how you shake hands with victory!"
In Conclusion
A player with tenacity, a flair for unconventional openings, and a love for the intense pace of blitz chess, Harutyun Baghdasaryan is carving out an exciting journey across chessboards worldwide. Whether dismantling opponents move by move or staging a comeback from the brink, Harry-112’s story is a reminder that in chess, as in life, it’s all about staying in the game!
