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Hrant Aleksanyan CM

Username: spicychurros

Playing Since: 2017-07-30 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 1589
5W / 3L / 2D
Blitz: 2547
1349W / 1111L / 197D
Bullet: 2632
5081W / 4302L / 655D

Spicychurros – The Blazing Chess Virtuoso

Spicychurros has carved a niche for himself in the lightning‐fast world of online chess, where his track record speaks volumes. Rising steadily over the years, his bullet rating soared to an eye‐popping 2807 in 2023, while his blitz performances consistently hover in the mid‐2500s. Known for his rapid-fire tactical vision and endgame prowess, he is equally comfortable in the bullet blitz arena and rapid battlefields.

Not only does spicychurros possess an impressive numerical record, but he also manifests a unique playing style. His games are marked by a low early resignation rate and a commitment to seeing the battle through to the end. His average winning games typically last around 82 moves, a testament to his endurance and attention to detail, while his losses are hard-fought battles that rarely come without lessons. Slightly favoring the white pieces—a 52.8% win rate compared to 49.2% with black—he consistently displays creativity from the very first move.

Under pressure, spicychurros exhibits an extraordinary tactical awareness. With a comeback rate nearing 90% and an almost miraculous ability to turn around positions even after being down material (a win rate of 98% after losing a piece), he combines analytical strength with psychological resilience. His tilt factor remains low, allowing him to stay composed and execute his strategic ideas flawlessly.

His extensive opening repertoire reveals a love for dynamic, fighting positions. From reviving classical lines to embracing offbeat variations, spicychurros isn’t afraid to take calculated risks. This versatility—coupled with his solid endgame skill—enables him to adapt fluidly to different styles of opposition, a fact underlined by his varied opponent records and consistent performance throughout the week and day.

Over the years, his ratings have steadily improved from blitz ratings in the 2300s and bullet scores in the mid-2400s to his current top-tier performances. This evolution mirrors a journey of refinement, learning, and a constant drive to push his limits. Spicychurros not only masters the board with speed but also with a deep understanding of the psychological and tactical nuances of the game.

In summary, spicychurros is much more than just a rapid tactician – he’s an emerging legend whose blend of speed, strategic insight, and mental fortitude lights up every board he graces. With his impressive statistical milestones and signature style, his chess biography is one still in the thrilling process of being written.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Hrant, here’s your personalised performance review

What you’re already doing very well

  • Dynamic piece play. Several of your recent wins (e.g. against Isin Ijarin and agm99999) show a willingness to sacrifice material to seize the initiative. This is a core strength—keep nurturing it.
  • Practical tactics under time pressure. Even in bullet-style endings you often spot the decisive tactic before your opponent (see move 31…Rf8–f1+ in the 60-second win below).
  • Opening variety. You switch comfortably between 1.Nf3, 1.d4 and 1.e4. That flexibility makes you difficult to prepare for.

Biggest improvement levers

  • Clock management. Two of your last four losses were on time in balanced positions. Try the “40/20 rule”: aim to have ≥40 % of your time left after 20 moves. A quick self-check every five moves helps.
  • End-game conversion. In the loss to Chessontrack you reached an equal rook ending but drifted and flagged. Set up similar R+P vs R endings against the engine and practise finishing with ≤30 seconds.
  • Prophylaxis. Several setbacks (e.g. 25…Nf4+!! by Nadtkins) came from missing your opponent’s threats. Add a “What can they do to me?” scan before every move, especially when your king is exposed.
  • Structured repertoire. Your openings are creative but sometimes improvisational (early …Ng8–h8–g6 in the King’s Indian, 1…g5 vs Reti). Consider anchoring each colour with one mainline you know deeply, then sprinkle in surprises.

Quick actions for the next two weeks

  1. Play three 15 | 10 games and annotate them before the engine. Focus on missed quiet moves that improve king safety.
  2. Solve 20 end-game studies (R & pawn themes, Lucena/Philidor). Start with the Lucena position until you can win it in ≤15 seconds.
  3. Build a 15-move “memory palace” for your preferred Black defence to 1.d4 (your current mix of Queen’s Gambit Declined and Nimzo-Indian ideas is promising—codify it).

Recent performance at a glance

Peak Blitz rating: 2680 (2018-03-28)

When you win most often:

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Best days of the week:

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Model game to revisit

Re-play the tactical slug-fest where you uncorked 21.Rf8#—it’s a great template for converting an initiative into mate:


Final encouragement

You’re already playing at an impressive level. Sharpen the three areas above and breaking the next rating barrier will be a matter of when, not if. Enjoy the grind and good luck at the board!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
crusted 2W / 1L / 0D View
Chesstrueno 2W / 1L / 0D View
coldparrot1571101 0W / 1L / 1D View
jo_nitsuj 1W / 0L / 0D View
despacito_slowly 0W / 1L / 0D View
vt-vonte 1W / 1L / 0D View
lynus_kho 0W / 1L / 0D View
Pitra Andika 1W / 0L / 0D View
dtpiwari 1W / 0L / 0D View
bigchoongus7 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
yeritsyan98 54W / 30L / 3D View Games
vahe_dan1 33W / 28L / 4D View Games
gamayevoleg 29W / 20L / 8D View Games
Davit_Tiraturyan 18W / 35L / 3D View Games
Johnathan Bakalchuk 28W / 26L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2654 2547
2024 2537
2023 2807 2553 1589
2022 2709 2460 1587
2021 2676 2524 1476
2020 2603
2019 2402 2516
2018 2567 2514
2017 2456 2387
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202528071476YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 380W / 361L / 59D 368W / 369L / 62D 86.1
2024 32W / 20L / 4D 18W / 29L / 7D 82.8
2023 191W / 131L / 26D 183W / 151L / 19D 83.7
2022 217W / 159L / 28D 197W / 191L / 31D 85.6
2021 509W / 348L / 68D 471W / 401L / 64D 85.8
2020 245W / 174L / 27D 237W / 183L / 19D 79.1
2019 570W / 446L / 80D 574W / 484L / 72D 80.5
2018 631W / 569L / 66D 582W / 590L / 78D 79.4
2017 609W / 431L / 71D 566W / 493L / 73D 85.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 237 122 115 0 51.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 130 65 54 11 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 59 28 25 6 47.5%
Amazon Attack 57 22 27 8 38.6%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 56 30 23 3 53.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 53 31 19 3 58.5%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 51 24 21 6 47.1%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 48 23 23 2 47.9%
Modern 48 24 21 3 50.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 46 22 20 4 47.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 656 352 268 36 53.7%
Amar Gambit 596 274 285 37 46.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 519 261 232 26 50.3%
Australian Defense 484 245 214 25 50.6%
Modern 455 240 187 28 52.8%
Alekhine Defense 432 207 190 35 47.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 413 214 173 26 51.8%
Döry Defense 309 161 128 20 52.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 275 140 116 19 50.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 271 135 119 17 49.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bird Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrov's Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishop's Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 1
Losing 25 0
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