Emin Ohanyan: Online Chess Heavyweight
A Force on the Digital Board
Emin Ohanyan is a FIDE Grandmaster who plays under the username OhanyanEminChess. He is one of the most active elite players on the platform, with more than 23,000 rated games across all time controls.
His rise has been remarkable.
shows a steady climb from near 2000 to a blitz peak of 3134 (2025-12-18), while his bullet rating reached 3278 (2025-06-13). These numbers place him comfortably among the world's strongest online speed chess players.- FIDE Grandmaster title
- Longest winning streak of 27 games
- White win rate around 57 percent
- Rarely resigns early in games
Openings and Style
Emin plays with high energy and chooses sharp lines. As White he regularly opens with 1.e4 and enjoys the Vienna Gambit, especially in its modern hybrid setups. He also scores well when facing the Caro-Kann Defense, making him a dangerous opponent for 1...c6 players.
As Black he is not afraid of messy positions. The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense is one of his favorite counterattacking weapons, and occasional appearances of the Amar Gambit and Barnes Defense show his willingness to surprise opponents.
gives a clear picture of where he does most of his damage.Battles at the Highest Level
Emin has shared the virtual board with many elite grandmasters. He has played Hikaru Nakamura 184 times, Nihal Sarin 291 times, and has hundreds of games against Daniel Naroditsky and Oleksandr Bortnyk. Those players may lead the career series, but Emin has beaten every one of them.
His most played rival is Robert Piliposyan, with more than 400 games on record. That marathon rivalry has helped shape his practical opening repertoire and his ability to grind out results.
Resilience and Daily Chess
Emin combines speed with stubborn defense. He reaches the endgame in over 80 percent of his games, wins more than 53 percent of his games after losing a piece, and has a comeback rate that makes him dangerous in any lost position.
His longest winning streak of 27 games is a sign of how devastating his form can become. He is also a creature of the night: his best statistical hour is 2 a.m., perfect for long bullet sessions.
Interestingly, his profile lists Daily chess as his preferred time control. That suggests the same attacking instincts he uses in bullet are backed by patience when the clock moves slowly.