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Susanna Gaboyan WIM

Susik_Gaboyan Yerevan Since 2017 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
49.4% W 44.0% L 6.6% D
Bullet
2468
1085W 968L 137D
Blitz
2518
1161W 1047L 156D
Rapid
2092
33W 21L 12D
Daily
1613
5W 0L 1D

Susik_Gaboyan, Susanna Gaboyan, and the Bullet Chess WIM

Susanna Gaboyan, known on the boards as Susik_Gaboyan, is a FIDE Woman International Master with a taste for fast, spicy, and slightly chaotic online chess. Her preferred tempo is Bullet, where she treats every game like a knife fight in a narrow alley.

The career shape is easy to spot in

Bullet Rating266025192378223720952017: 21422018: 26132019: 25412020: 25202021: 25392022: 24662023: 24772024: 24792025: 2498201720182019202020212022202320242025
. Her career highlight, 2725 (2018-08-11), came in 2018, when a burst of bullet strength pushed her into elite territory with the kind of confidence that either inspires people or makes them check their connection twice.

Playing Style: Fast, Sharp, and Recoverable

As a player, Susanna is built around initiative, quick pawn breaks, and tactical nerve. She is comfortable when the position is open, but she also has the kind of comeback instincts that make losing material feel like a temporary inconvenience.

  • Favorite weapon: sharp bullet games with plenty of tactical tension.
  • Style trait: high comeback rate, so dangerous positions rarely look finished.
  • Personality trait: will happily abandon a hopeless position before it finishes writing its excuse letter.
  • Best conditions: early morning energy and Saturday momentum.

Opening Weapons: Colle, Hungarian, and King's Indian Lines

Susanna favors setups that allow quick pressure rather than quiet maneuvering. The Colle System and related pawn structures are core to her repertoire, often leading to sharp attacks against unprepared opposition.

Her broader opening profile can be explored with

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation: 58.4% over 409 gamesHungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit: 50.8% over 374 gamesKing's Indian Attack: 51.1% over 329 gamesSicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation: 49.6% over 264 gamesSicilian Defense: Closed: 47.9% over 188 gamesSicilian Defense: 44.6% over 157 gamesColle System: Rhamphorh…58%Hungarian Opening: Wied…51%King's Indian Attack51%Sicilian Defense: Four …50%Sicilian Defense: Closed48%Sicilian Defense45%
, especially if you enjoy reading about gambits, attacks, and the occasional deeply regretted variation.

Rivals and Chessboard Rivalries

Any strong online player needs rivals, and Susanna has plenty. A long rivalry with rostomyan92 provides plenty of material for retrospective storytelling, complete with wins, losses, and enough tension to fill a small tournament book.

She also has a very productive record against Anar Aliakbarov, which suggests either good opening preparation, a good matchup, or at least one side who really does not like that particular line.

Legacy in the Online Chess Community

Susik_Gaboyan is the kind of profile that matters because it blends titled strength, memorable online presence, and a repertoire built for fast games. She is not just another rated account; she is a recognizable figure in the bullet chess world, with enough rivalry history and enough tactical fireworks to keep the games interesting.

Bio last updated 2026-08-27