Gevorg Harutjunyan – The Chess Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Gevorg Harutjunyan, a formidable Grandmaster who has not only earned the prestigious title from FIDE but has also consistently dazzled the chess world with a blend of tactical brilliance and psychological stamina. With a peak blitz rating touching the sky at an astounding 2893, and a bullet top rating of 2738, Gevorg is a player who seems to play chess as if the pieces have a mind of their own—mostly obeying his commands.
Known in some circles by the enigmatic username Harutjunyan-Gevorg, he is a master of rapid-fire blitz battles and lightning-fast bullet games. His stats boast over 1100 wins across bullet and blitz combined—and that’s just the recorded ones! If chess were a boxing ring, Gevorg would be the guy with the quick jab and the knockout plan, often throwing opponents off balance with his sharp opening repertoire affectionately dubbed "Top Secret."
Tactically, Gevorg is like a cat with nine lives—the comeback rate is an astonishing 86.04%. Losing a piece? No problem. He still pulls off victories more than half the time (54.6% win rate after losing material). That’s resilience and grit wrapped into one chessboard wizard. But don’t mistake him for just a defensive player; his games usually clock in at an impressively long average of 73 moves per win, revealing patience, strategic planning, and perhaps the occasional dramatic last-minute flourish.
If you ever wonder when Gevorg does his best work, check your clock around 10 PM. That’s his prime time when he’s almost unstoppable. Also, Wednesdays and Tuesdays are special days for him, with a stunning win rate north of 64%. Suit up and show up on those days if you want a thrilling chess duel!
Gevorg’s style is far from boring. While many give up early, he has one of the lowest early resignation rates out there—just 0.74%—meaning he battles until the very last tick on the clock. Speaking of clocks, he tends to win by resignation more than checkmate, probably because his opponents eventually surrender to the inevitable (or to his relentless pressure).
Beyond the numbers and ratings lies a player with a hearty sense of humor and joy for the game. Whether battling fierce rivals like manudavid2910 or taking on lesser-known challengers, Gevorg’s chess journey is one grand, tactical adventure.
Notable Moments
- Once secured a slick victory winning on time with a tricky Sicilian Defense Hyperaccelerated Dragon (Fianchetto variation).
- Delivered a crushing resignation victory against a seasoned opponent in a sharp Bullet Sicilian encounter.
- Somewhere in the mix is a seriously impressive 42-game winning streak—because why settle for average when you can just wipe the board clean?
So next time you’re mulling over your next move, remember: Gevorg Harutjunyan’s chessboard antics might just be plotting four moves ahead—even before you’ve finished your coffee.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manu David | 23W / 11L / 2D | View Games |
| Davit_Tiraturyan | 15W / 18L / 0D | View Games |
| Johnathan Bakalchuk | 18W / 11L / 4D | View Games |
| Pouria Darini | 17W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| natsky555 | 18W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2651 | 2760 | 1334 | |
| 2018 | 2615 | 2835 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35W / 29L / 11D | 40W / 32L / 7D | 85.0 |
| 2018 | 555W / 272L / 69D | 473W / 344L / 64D | 84.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 96 | 62 | 30 | 4 | 64.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 92 | 52 | 35 | 5 | 56.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 87 | 51 | 34 | 2 | 58.6% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 56 | 32 | 21 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 41 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 46.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 39 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 48.7% |
| King's Indian Attack | 34 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 70.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 33 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 84.8% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 27 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 26 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 34.6% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 123 | 70 | 42 | 11 | 56.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 75 | 44 | 24 | 7 | 58.7% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 54 | 25 | 26 | 3 | 46.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 23 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 82.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 22 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 27.3% |
| Scotch Game | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 64.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Modern | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 46.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 61.5% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 42 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |