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Sergey Grigoriants GM

Username: sergiochess83

Location: Szeged

Playing Since: 2016-06-02 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 2344
6W / 4L / 1D
Blitz: 3000
3576W / 3430L / 1652D
Bullet: 2712
175W / 163L / 30D

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
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220232024202530002344YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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