Vitalij A. Bagdasarov - quick profile
Vitalij A. Bagdasarov (username: lokomotiv777) is a FIDE Master and a chess player best known for his lightning reflexes in Blitz play. If rapid calculation were a sport, he would probably have a sponsorship deal with a stopwatch company. Preferred time control: Blitz.
Career highlights
Vitalij climbed from club level into titled company with steady Blitz work and a taste for tactical skirmishes. His peak Blitz performance reached the elite neighborhood with a top reported figure of 2400 (2024-08-11) (peak achieved mid 2024). He also touched near-2400 in Rapid, showing he can move from bullets to classical thought without losing his smile.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Blitz - fast, fearless, fun
- Peak Rapid showing: nearly 2399
Playing style and strengths
Vitalij favors dynamic positions and is not shy about creating complications. His statistical profile reads like a thriller novel: high comeback ability and long decisive games. He often outplays opponents in complex middlegames and prefers to let the clock help him when chaos is on the board.
- Comeback rate: 81.92 percent. He is dangerous even when behind.
- Avg moves per win: about 65 moves, showing persistence into the endgame.
- Endgame frequency: high. Many fights go the distance.
- Early resignation rate: 0.51. He finishes what he starts.
Favorite openings and repertoire highlights
Whether White or Black, Vitalij chooses fighting systems that promise imbalances and chances. Below are some of his most-played openings with win rates as seen in Blitz and Bullet practice.
As White - go-to choices
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation - win rate ~57% when White in Blitz
- French Defense (as White facing ... French structures) - solid ~61% win rate in select matchups
- Four Knights Game - balanced and tricky line with near 50% success
- London System: Poisoned Pawn (Bullet play) - a surprise weapon with strong results
As Black - favorite counters
- Two Knights Defense versus Italian - very successful with a ~56% win rate in Blitz
- Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit setups in English Defense - used often and effective
- Scandinavian Defense - a reliable practical choice with good Bullet results
- Caro-Kann - flexibly employed
These choices reflect an appetite for playable imbalances rather than dogmatic theory memorization.
Memorable moments and a quick game
Vitalij has amassed many memorable finishes in Blitz marathons and occasional rapid showings. One of his notable wins came against a frequent opponent. See the match and replay it below.
- Frequent opponents include Ernesto Tobar and miro925.
- Replay a highlighted game: Epic win vs ernestotobar
Quick stats and fun facts
- Username: lokomotiv777
- Title: FIDE Master
- Blitz record (sample aggregate): 740 wins, 708 losses, 129 draws - a grinder who plays a lot of decisive games
- Bullet record highlights: many rapid skirmishes and a peak Bullet of 2321 in 2021
- Best hour to challenge him: late night and early morning can be dangerous for opponents
If you want to study Vitalij, start with his Sicilian Alapin and the Two Knights Defense lines. Then brace for complications and a long, enjoyable fight.
Want more?
Explore his profile for game lists, opponent breakdowns, and opening trends. For a quick dive, check matches against top regulars like Daniel Beletic and atdodpeshku.