Gnel Melikyan NM

Gnel Melikyan (MlYAGl)

National Master - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire

Meet Gnel Melikyan, a fierce force on the chess battlefield hailing from the land of National Masters. If chess were a video game, Gnel would be that player who’s perfected the art of rapid-fire blitz battles without breaking a sweat – or maybe just a little sweat after losing a tough game or two!

With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2754 in March 2022, Gnel blends speed, precision, and a dash of cheeky unpredictability (as any true master does). Their bullet rating also peaked near 2750 – speedy enough to make even the quickest mouse clicks nervous, yet accurate enough to deliver stylish checkmates. And let's be honest: a bullet player with a 93% win rate on certain openings? That’s practically wizardry.

Gnel doesn’t just blitz through games recklessly. Their average game length of about 84 moves when winning shows patience and strategic depth, while a comeback rate over 90% indicates a refusal to quit before the final rewind – a true chess gladiator.

The Sicilian Defense, especially the Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Fianchetto Variation, is Gnel's playground, where they juggle 46 games with a solid 50% win rate. When playing bullet, they seem to trust openings like the King's Pawn and the Van ’t Kruijs Opening, boasting win rates well into the 90s. Talk about having a secret weapon!

When it comes to psychological endurance, Gnel’s tilt factor is a modest 14, which means occasional fluster moments are quickly shrugged off – except when facing certain notorious opponents, where the win rates drop to 0%. Hey, everyone has a nemesis!

Known for delivering swift checkmates and also graceful resignations (because why drag a losing battle unnecessarily?), Gnel is at home in all time controls with a special flair for blitz and bullet. Their best time to strike opponents? Noon sharp. From 12:00 PM onward, better watch your back—or your king!

Recent Glories & Defeats

Gnel’s latest victories include dazzling checkmates against formidable foes rating near 2600-2800, showcasing mastery in complex King’s Indian Defense battles. Yet even masters stumble, and defeats against the likes of Manuel_Petrosyan remind us all that chess is a humbling game – but one Gnel approaches with unyielding spirit and humor.

Whether in rapid-fire blitz or the thoughtful cadence of rapid games, Gnel Melikyan’s passion and skill continue to light up the 64 squares, proving that chess mastery often comes with a good dose of competitive fire and a never-say-die attitude.

In the realm of checkmates and pawns, Gnel is a trusted wizard whose moves keep opponents guessing and fans cheering.