Spartak Grigorian (Spo98) - International Master Extraordinaire
Known in the chess realm as Spo98, Spartak Grigorian is an International Master with a penchant for stirring up chaos on both the bullet and blitz chessboards. With ratings soaring past 2500 in both disciplines, Spartak’s rapid-fire tactics and tenacity are nothing short of legendary—though swift resignations are occasionally in the mix (a mere 1.28% rate, but hey, everyone has their off days).
Career Highlights & Style
- Reached a peak bullet rating of 2586 in 2025, and consistently maintained a blitz rating above 2500 since 2021.
- Armed with a terrifyingly effective "Top Secret" opening, boasting over 60% win rates across bullet, blitz, and rapid formats.
- Famous for a staggering longest winning streak of 18 consecutive games—probably once made a coffee run without losing focus.
- Resilient tactician with an 88.82% comeback rate and flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece. Spartak just doesn’t quit!
- Loves the endgame with a frequency of over 81%, pushing battles deep into the trenches where the glory lies.
Personality & Quirks
Spartak is the kind of player who probably dreams in chess moves and calculates trades during breakfast. Despite the intensity, Spo98 has an impressively low tilt factor of 5—meaning he keeps his cool even when the pieces aren’t cooperating. However, there's a curious gap: rated games seem to challenge him more than casual ones by nearly 38% in win rate difference, perhaps suggesting a love-hate relationship with the pressure.
Also, don’t challenge him on a Friday afternoon, when his win rate skyrockets to almost 79%, or at 1 PM—spookily his best hour with a 91.3% success rate.
Notable Rivalries & Allies
With notable encounters against rivals like rana81_test (92.3% win rate against) and frequent matches with panmackunas (88.9% win rate), Spartak’s circle of competitive friends is as impressive as his chessboard maneuvers. Some opponents have even reported that facing Spartak means bringing your A-game—or else.
Fun Fact
Despite the serious titles and crushing tactics, Spartak's username Spo98 hints at a playful spirit, and his performance tells a story of a player who’s as unpredictable as he is brilliant. Whether blitzing through openings or grinding out endgames, Spartak Grigorian keeps the chess world guessing—and his opponents often reeling.