Sergey Grigoriants - Grandmaster of the 64 Squares
Known in the online chess community as sergiochess83, Sergey Grigoriants is a Grandmaster, a title that confirms his place among the chess elite. With a lightning-fast strategic mind and an uncanny ability to navigate the complexities of blitz games, Sergey has dazzled fans and opponents alike.
Rise Through the Ranks
Since 2016, Sergey’s blitz rating has been on a rollercoaster worthy of his dramatic middlegame tactics, climbing from a respectable 2397 to an astonishing peak of 3044 in April 2018 — a rating that many can only dream of. Whether opening with the Sicilian Najdorf or the Caro Kann, Sergey knows how to make an impact, boasting solid win rates and a versatile repertoire.
Playing Style: The Chess Whisperer
Sergey is the type of player who treats the board like a puzzle only he can solve — early resignations from his opponents suggest they know they’re in trouble once he starts maneuvering. With an impressive comeback rate of nearly 89%, and a knack for winning even after losing pieces, his resilience keeps fans on the edge of their seats and opponents at the edge of their nerves.
Strategic Wins and Not-So-Strategic Losses
His longest winning streak of 12 games suggests some spells of sheer dominance, though even the best have their off days - a current losing streak of one reminds us Sergey is human (or at least that’s what he lets on).
Chess Clock and Psychology
Sergey shines brightest late afternoon around 4 PM, where his win rates spike remarkably. Careful preparation meets tactical prowess, though a tilt factor of 14 reveals he’s not immune to the emotional rollercoaster of competitive chess.
Recent Victories and Battles
In one of his latest brilliant wins, Sergey skillfully defeated "ATM622" with the Caro-Kann Defense, showcasing his deep knowledge of closed positions and timely counterattacks. Despite occasional setbacks, including some tough games against "WhooopsIDidItAgain" and "pheonixking2000," Sergey’s fighting spirit remains unshaken.
Fun Fact
He plays an average of over 80 moves per game, proving that Sergey enjoys a good long battle — after all, it wouldn't be chess without some drama and endurance!
In the grand theater of chess, Sergey Grigoriants performs with a mix of precision, daring, and a dash of flair — a true Grandmaster whose next move you definitely want to watch.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Michael Roiz | 110W / 180L / 113D | |
| Rudik Makarian | 60W / 117L / 58D | |
| Hikaru Nakamura | 22W / 131L / 30D | |
| Dmitrij Kollars | 40W / 73L / 15D | |
| Aleksei Sarana | 28W / 68L / 19D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3000 | 2344 | ||
| 2024 | 2995 | 2344 | ||
| 2023 | 2932 | 2344 | ||
| 2022 | 2907 | 2344 | ||
| 2021 | 2712 | 2882 | 2457 | |
| 2020 | 2837 | 2440 | ||
| 2019 | 2562 | 2905 | 2596 | |
| 2018 | 2655 | 2756 | 2558 | |
| 2017 | 2710 | 2761 | ||
| 2016 | 2465 | 2602 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 105W / 55L / 34D | 95W / 58L / 40D | 86.1 |
| 2024 | 376W / 276L / 182D | 310W / 365L / 160D | 86.9 |
| 2023 | 628W / 526L / 279D | 541W / 609L / 281D | 88.8 |
| 2022 | 248W / 213L / 89D | 199W / 247L / 108D | 87.4 |
| 2021 | 61W / 30L / 17D | 47W / 35L / 22D | 82.6 |
| 2020 | 128W / 63L / 37D | 116W / 76L / 41D | 86.3 |
| 2019 | 62W / 34L / 13D | 50W / 35L / 20D | 87.4 |
| 2018 | 94W / 78L / 36D | 87W / 84L / 34D | 88.3 |
| 2017 | 337W / 388L / 157D | 321W / 400L / 159D | 85.3 |
| 2016 | 76W / 44L / 8D | 65W / 52L / 11D | 77.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 751 | 323 | 311 | 117 | 43.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 375 | 161 | 155 | 59 | 42.9% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 207 | 92 | 73 | 42 | 44.4% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 187 | 64 | 90 | 33 | 34.2% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 186 | 70 | 74 | 42 | 37.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 159 | 70 | 53 | 36 | 44.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 148 | 62 | 64 | 22 | 41.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 148 | 65 | 51 | 32 | 43.9% |
| Modern | 145 | 70 | 45 | 30 | 48.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 144 | 54 | 59 | 31 | 37.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game: Classical Variation, Ghulam-Kassim Variation | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 85.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Australian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Czech Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 32 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 34.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 38.5% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 30.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 72.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 1 |