Grandmaster Shant Sargsyan
Meet Shant Sargsyan, a chess Grandmaster who has turned the 64 squares into his personal playground. With a playing style that can only be described as a blend of strategic wizardry and tactical fireworks, Shant is a player who often leaves opponents wondering if they just played chess or got caught in a magic show.
Rating & Style
From blitz to bullet and rapid, Shant’s ratings are sky-high — peaking over 3100 in blitz and bullet formats, which suggests that if chess were a video game, he’d be speedrunning it with the finesse of a Grandmaster-level ninja. Shant’s average win rates are impressive, holding strong even under pressure with a near-impeccable win rate after losing a piece of 99.75%. It's safe to say giving Shant a free pawn won't save you!
Playing Strengths & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 25 games – that's a chess marathon.
- Known to avoid early resignations (early resignation rate just 3.04%), showing a stubborn refusal to quit, even when the odds are against him. The man fights 'til the last bishop falls.
- Average moves per win or loss hover around 90, meaning Shant likes to keep the game spicy and deeply strategic.
- White pieces advantage: dominates with a 63.8% win rate; Black isn't safe either with a solid 56.54% win rate.
- Psychologically, Shant's tilt factor is modest at 6, indicating he can keep his cool, although sometimes the frustration bubbles up (even Grandmasters are human!).
A Record Against Rivals
Shant has tangled many times with notable opponents: njal28 (124 games), tradjabov (55), and vi_pranav (51), proving that he's no stranger to rivalry. Against "cha_charealsmooth" and "dearron_fox," Shant holds an impressive 50% and 100% win rates respectively, showcasing his ability to both fight evenly and crush adversaries when necessary.
When to Catch Shant at His Best
If you ever want to challenge Shant, the best times to catch him in peak form are between 9 AM and 12 PM or during late afternoon hours around 2 PM to 5 PM, where his win rates soar as high as 75%. But be warned — if you meet him after 11 PM, your chances are slightly better (his win rate dips there), maybe he’s winding down his Grandmaster brain for the day.
Fun Facts & Chess Humor
When asked about his favorite opening, Shant’s answer always remains "Top Secret" – a mysterious secret weapon he wielded to win more than 60% of his games in blitz and bullet formats. If chess openings were like superhero origins, Shant’s would be the Clark Kent of strategy – unassuming but deadly.
Despite clocking hundreds of games every year, Shant still manages to keep his sanity, showing that yes, it is possible to combo caffeine with pure skill.
In short: Shant Sargsyan is a Grandmaster who plays chess like it’s a thrilling saga, filled with epic comebacks, long battles, and a sprinkle of mystery — a true gladiator on the board, with a penchant for turning chess into an art form and sometimes a race against the clock.