Арутюн Галустян (aka Harut-47)
Meet Арутюн Галустян, a chess warrior whose rating graph looks like a roller coaster designed by a grandmaster with a wicked sense of humor. Rising from a modest Daily rating of 1329 in early 2015 to a peak of a jaw-dropping 2507 in January 2021, Арутюн has proven that persistence, strategy, and perhaps just a pinch of madness can truly pay off on the 64 squares.
Playing Style and Strengths
Known for an extraordinary comeback rate of over 81%, Арутюн has a knack for turning tables when the odds look grim. With an average of 70 moves per win, this player clearly believes in the beauty of long, strategic battles rather than quick skirmishes. However, the early resignation rate is a humble 3%, showing a respectful commitment to the fight — unless the opponent conveniently offers a sacrifice, of course.
Equipped with strong endgame skills (engagement in endgames sits at around 72% of games!), and a win rate hovering just over 50% when playing white, Арутюн is like the tortoise who refused to lose.
Favorite Openings
- Daily Chess: Loves the Semi Slav Defense (Stoltz and Semi-Meran variations) and showcases an impressive 88% success rate with the queen’s pawn opening — queens beware!
- Blitz: Prefers fast-paced duels with the Semi Slav Defense Main Line and the French Defense Advance Paulsen Attack, boasting win rates often above 60% and a peak blitz rating near 1997.
- Rapid and Bullet: Enjoys the sharp Gambits and Exchanges, adapting quickly to different time controls, with peak ratings of 2136 (Rapid) and 1569 (Bullet).
Notable Matches
Арутюн’s recent games tell tales of hard-fought victories and unavoidable losses. His most recent triumph was a graceful win against anastasia1962 in a classic battle of the Grunfeld Defense, where strategic exchanges and relentless probing paved the way to victory by resignation.
Though not invincible, even legends like Арутюн have faced timeout traps and time scrambles, as seen in a recent loss to Iturraspe — proving that even the best must respect the clock!
Fun Facts
- Winning Streaks: A mind capable of 16 wins in a row (try to keep up!) but also enduring a tough 19-game losing skid. Talk about the emotional rollercoaster of a chess life!
- Favorite Time to Play: Late night owl? Absolutely! Peak performance just before midnight, making opponents feel the chill of the knight’s bite and the bishop’s eye in the dark.
- Psychology: With a tilt factor of 19, Арутюн sometimes lets frustration show — but hey, who doesn’t in a battle of wits and pawns?
In the end, Арутюн Галустян is not just a player, but a passionate strategist crafting stories in each game. Whether in marathon daily games or blitz lightning bouts, Каму гамбіт and стратегия всегда впереди!