Levon Harutyunyan (LevArt8889)
Once in a while, a chess player emerges who can turn a battlefield of pawns and knights into a dramatic performance filled with triumphs, trials, and plenty of teachable moments. Levon Harutyunyan, also known by his username LevArt8889, is one such player. With a playing style as colorful as his username, Levon blends tactical grit with a knack for dramatic comebacks fueled by pure determination—and perhaps a pinch of luck.
Career Highlights & Playing Style
Levon’s rating peaks are a mixed bag of brilliance and battling spirit. He once soared to a blitz rating peak of 847 back in late 2019 and achieved a rapid rating peak of 619 in early 2025. His daily chess rating climbed up to a respectable 641 in May 2025, showcasing a player always striving to improve. Notably, his bullet chess peak stands at 748, proving he can think fast when the clock ticks aggressively.
With an average moves per win around 57 and a slightly shorter average for losses (~46 moves), Levon's games tend to linger through the midgame trenches before revealing their true outcome. Early resignations occur in nearly 13% of his games, which might suggest he’s not one to suffer fools—or hopeless positions—gladly.
Favorite Openings
Levon is a connoisseur of classical openings but adds his own twist:
- Vienna Game: Impressive with a win rate of 60% in 2025 daily games, and a blitz specialty with 75% wins!
- Four Knights Game - Scotch Variation: A tricky battleground where Levon holds a solid 57% rapid win rate.
- Scandinavian Defense (various lines): Shows both adventurous spirit and resilience, though with mixed results.
- Italian Game & Philidor Defense: Where he flavors tradition with clever ideas, going 66% in some rapid variations.
The Emotional Rollercoaster
Known opponents might attest that facing Levon is an emotional experience. He has a tilt factor of 14%, meaning he occasionally throws in a questionable move or two after a tough loss—but who doesn't? His longest winning streak hit a wholesome 7 games, while the infamous losing streak stretched to 14, proving chess can be brutal even to the bravest.
Noteworthy Victories & Lowlights
Among his recent memorable wins is a heroic victory against fred61199 on May 25, 2025, using the Sicilian Defense Hyperaccelerated Dragon Fianchetto Variation. Levon’s kingside pressure turned the tide decisively, culminating in a win on time with precise, threatening play.
Also a warning to anyone seeing "LevArt8889" on the board: don’t take this player lightly... even if he has a fondness for time scrambles!
Social & Psychological Quirks
Levon shines brightest around 6 PM, boasting a win rate over 60% during this “prime chess hour”. Though admittedly not the most consistent player (expected from one with a love-hate relationship with their losses), his comeback rate after losing material is an impressive 67%, suggesting a fighting heart lucky enough to snatch wins from near defeat.
Summary
Levon Harutyunyan may not be the grandmaster with flawless technique, but he’s the unyielding contender whose games tell stories of battles, blunders, and brilliance. With his trusty openings, a penchant for timely attacks, and an enthusiasm that sustains through ups and downs, Levon continues enjoying the endless chess adventure piece by piece — and clock by clock.
