Grandmaster Hrair Simonian: The Blitz Wizard
Meet Hrair Simonian, an unstoppable Grandmaster whose blitz rating rockets past the 2800 mark like a knight on a mission. With a peak blitz rating of 2876 achieved in May 2025, Hrair's lightning-fast intuition and tactical wizardry make opponents resign before they know what hit them.
Career Highlights
- Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2876 (May 8, 2025)
- Typical Performances: An average blitz rating hovering around 2800+
- Longest Winning Streak: 6 games
Playing Style & Strengths
Hrair is a player who loves the thrill of the blitz battlefield. Their style is a blend of careful strategy and aggressive tactics, evidenced by a staggering 90% comeback rate and a fearless approach after losing material with a win rate of 61%. Defensive? Not really. They prefer to keep the endgame sharp, participating in these stages in almost 88% of games, proving Hrair is no stranger to grinding out wins in long, cerebral battles.
When playing White, the win rate soars to an impressive 73.5% — probably due to a secret handshake with the Bishop on move three or their uncanny ability to put “Top Secret” openings to work (64.9% win rate there!). And if you ever want a lesson in how to outwit your opponent in the French Defense or Scandinavian Defense, watch Hrair in action; they're undefeated in these lines.
Famous Rivalries
Hrair's opponents know better than to underestimate matches against players like bancsoo, manitodeplomo, and chuessco, often battling twice with mixed results. But beware: Hrair has a perfect score against giants like hikaru, alex1531, and yes, even magnuscarlsen is on the list — well, except for Magnus, who has bested Hrair on occasions. Still, the diverse opponents list shows Hrair’s adaptability across the chessboard is nothing short of masterful.
Memorable Games
Take their recent victory on May 8, 2025, against seochesspie using the Closed Sicilian Defense (traditional line) — a game perfectly demonstrating precise play and patient pressure. Hrair patiently juggernauted through complexities and sealed the deal by resignation after a well-crafted tactical assault.
Fun Facts
- Best Time to Play: Midnight magic — 100% win rate when the clock strikes 0:00!
- Tilt Factor: A humble 2, which means Hrair basically keeps calm and carries on.
- Timeout Finishes: Has won 15 games on time — reminds us all that speed matters!
- Average Moves to Win: Around 84 moves — clearly, Hrair enjoys a good, long tactical feast.
Whether it’s a brutal blitz duel or a slow-burning chess marathon, Grandmaster Hrair Simonian combines strategic finesse, tactical sharpness, and a sprinkle of psychological resilience to keep chess fans on the edge of their seats.