SBalochjan

Profile: SBalochjan

Meet SBalochjan, a chess enthusiast whose rapid rating journey resembles a rollercoaster with more highs than lows! Starting off modestly with a 262 in late 2024, SBalochjan soared through the ranks to hit a peak rating of 403 by May 2025 — all in the rapid time format.

Playing Style

Known for an early resignation rate of just over 5%, SBalochjan clearly knows when to cut losses, but don’t be fooled— the endgame is where the magic unfolds, with an impressive endgame frequency of nearly 65%. Games tend to be strategic marathons rather than sprints, with an average of about 56 moves per win.

Interestingly, SBalochjan holds a slight edge when playing Black (47.45% win rate) compared to White (44.68%). Possibly a mysterious figure that thrives in the shadows?

Tactical Prowess & Psychological Traits

With a comeback rate of over 74%, SBalochjan can pull off a Houdini when the odds are against them, and almost 40% of wins come even after losing a piece — true resilience personified!

Beware the tilt factor: it stands at a calm 5, showing SBalochjan keeps their cool (most of the time). Their best time to strike on the board? 1:00 AM — the witching hour for chess brilliance!

Opening Repertoire

True to the classics, King’s Pawn Opening dominates SBalochjan’s rapid games (57 games), with an almost even win ratio (47.37%). Variations in the King’s Knight and Leonardis offer thrilling, if slightly more challenging, adventures; win rates hover mid 30%s to 40%s.

Special shoutout to the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (Modern Variation), with a buzzing 66.67% win rate! Somehow, SBalochjan has found a sweet spot that baffles the opponent.

Notable Stats

• Total Win-Loss-Draw in Rapid: 128 - 115 - 35
• Longest Winning Streak: 6 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 5 games
• Fave day to play: Monday (56% win rate – Mondays might just be SBalochjan’s cheat day!)

Most Memorable Victory

On May 31, 2025, in a blitz rapid duel against Ivan_hskm, SBalochjan unleashed a Queen early (remember that cheeky Qh5 move?), snagging pieces and forcing resignation in just 10 moves. Sometimes, the shortest battles are the sweetest!

Watch the game here

Humorous Tidbit

SBalochjan’s motto could well be: "If at first you don’t succeed, try a sneaky queen move and confuse everyone!" Beware opponents, play cautiously or risk falling prey to surprise queen maneuvers!

In the grand theatre of chess, SBalochjan is the savvy tactician who’s never afraid to dance on the edge of chaos — and then miraculously come out ahead. If you face them, don’t blink; or you might miss the next tactical masterpiece.