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Susanna Gaboyan WIM

Username: Susik_Gaboyan

Location: Yerevan

Playing Since: 2017-05-28 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1613
5W / 0L / 1D
Rapid: 2097
31W / 21L / 11D
Blitz: 2286
1146W / 1040L / 155D
Bullet: 2498
1078W / 961L / 135D

Susanna Gaboyan - Woman International Master

Known in the chess circles and on the digital battlegrounds as Susik_Gaboyan, Susanna Gaboyan is a formidable Woman International Master who dances deftly across the bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily chess formats with a sharp mind and a playful spirit.

Chess Journey & Style

Susanna’s chess journey reads like an epic saga of swift victories, tactical comebacks, and the occasional graceful tilt (hey, who doesn’t have one?). She boasts a come-back rate of nearly 73%, meaning when the going gets tough, Susik gets going—often turning a losing position into a win with impressive creative genius. With an average game length of about 63 moves per win, it’s clear she’s a patient strategist who enjoys the long haul rather than quick skirmishes... well, mostly.

Achievements & Strengths

  • Title: Woman International Master (WIM)
  • Peak bullet rating: an explosive 2725 in 2018, showcasing lightning-fast decision making
  • Steady rapid rating hovering just above 2100 in recent years
  • Outstanding win rate when playing White: 52.93% — who says first move advantage is a myth?
  • Fierce tactical awareness: wins over 82% of games after losing a piece, proving resilience and fighting spirit

Playing Style & Psychology

Susik tends to embrace the endgame, featuring it in nearly 68% of her matches, and isn’t shy about putting up a fight even when it seems the throne’s slipping away. She’s no stranger to early resignations (about 17% of the time), hinting at a healthy respect for practicality — why drag out a lost cause when you can save energy for the next battle?

Known among opponents for a somewhat quirky psychological trait, her tilt factor is moderate at 18, indicating she can occasionally show frustration, but nothing that hampers her overall prowess.

Memorable Stats & Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: a jaw-dropping 21 consecutive wins, because chess crushes are real!
  • Current winning streak: 2 games — the streak continues!
  • Over 1100 wins in bullet chess alone — a testament to her turbo-speed brain and nimble fingers
  • Fan favorite for the mysterious “Top Secret” opening which yields nearly 60% win rate in rapid chess (the secret’s safe with her!)

Off the Board

Behind those intense stares and focused calculations lies a chess lover who’s certainly not afraid to laugh at herself. Susik’s blend of tactical wizardry with a splash of humor makes her a memorable figure in the chess world, always ready to engage in fierce battles... or a quick chat about what just went terribly wrong on the board.

In short, Susanna Gaboyan is not just a player — she’s a chess phenomenon, weaving speed, strategy, and a dash of mystery into every game she plays.


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Positive Highlights from Recent Bullet Games

Susanna, your recent games show many strengths that contribute to your solid performance in bullet chess:

  • Strong Opening Repertoire: You demonstrate good knowledge and execution of openings like the King's Indian Attack and Reti Opening, where you build comfortable, strategic positions early.
  • Effective Attacking Moves: Moves like advancing h-pawns aggressively and timely piece sacrifices have allowed you to generate strong pressure on your opponents, often forcing mistakes or resignations.
  • Good Calculation Under Time Pressure: Your ability to find tactics and capitalize on opponent errors quickly is evident, especially when you convert material gains efficiently.
  • Endgame Technique: You have displayed practical endgame technique, coordinating rooks and bishops effectively to deliver checkmate and convert advantages.

Areas for Improvement

To continue your upward rating trend and refine your bullet play, consider working on these aspects:

  • Opening Variety and Novelty: While your chosen openings play to your strengths, expanding and mixing in some less common lines could make you less predictable.
  • Defensive Awareness: In some recent losses, you allowed your opponents strong counter-play or mating nets. Strengthening your defensive tactics and king safety could reduce vulnerability.
  • Time Management Consistency: Although you manage time well overall, ensuring steady time usage could prevent rushed mistakes, especially in critical mid-to-late game moments.
  • Complex Tactical Positions: Your losses sometimes stemmed from complex tactical battles where your opponent found sharper moves. Studying tactical motifs and common traps could help you navigate these positions better.

Recommended Focus

Based on your games and overall data, here are some actionable training tips:

  • Practice tactical puzzles daily focusing on pins, skewers, and discovered attacks to sharpen your instincts in fast time controls.
  • Review games where you lost due to counterattacks or mating threats, and analyze alternative defenses to avoid similar pitfalls.
  • Experiment with minor opening variations in less critical games to broaden your adaptability, especially within your preferred systems.
  • Work on pattern recognition for common endgame structures arising from your opening choices to improve conversion skills.

Encouragement

Your recent performance and rating trend (an increase of 19 points in the last months with a positive trend slope) indicate strong and consistent progress. Keep focusing on sharpening your strengths and addressing the highlighted areas to continue climbing!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
rostomyan92 67W / 30L / 6D View Games
1g31-O 38W / 19L / 5D View Games
themagnet 11W / 44L / 2D View Games
Ari Kiremitciyan 15W / 26L / 7D View Games
nissou-ach 22W / 22L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2498 2097
2024 2479 2286 2105 1613
2023 2477 2360 2105
2022 2466 2370 2188
2021 2539 2360 2183
2020 2520 2314 2172
2019 2541 2444
2018 2613 2235
2017 2142 2260 1604
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202526131604YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 8W / 0L / 0D 7W / 0L / 1D 69.1
2024 9W / 6L / 2D 13W / 7L / 2D 62.4
2023 51W / 42L / 7D 51W / 42L / 7D 81.1
2022 61W / 60L / 7D 65W / 63L / 7D 52.4
2021 192W / 121L / 17D 176W / 152L / 17D 68.5
2020 383W / 263L / 64D 301W / 346L / 50D 86.1
2019 198W / 169L / 19D 171W / 188L / 19D 74.0
2018 525W / 419L / 35D 484W / 434L / 38D 48.6
2017 133W / 130L / 20D 122W / 151L / 11D 78.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 246 139 95 12 56.5%
King's Indian Attack 202 100 85 17 49.5%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 186 95 78 13 51.1%
Amar Gambit 105 59 43 3 56.2%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 76 32 43 1 42.1%
Sicilian Defense 64 24 35 5 37.5%
Czech Defense 64 34 26 4 53.1%
King's Indian Attack: French Variation 63 34 26 3 54.0%
East Indian Defense 54 24 27 3 44.4%
Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation 47 23 18 6 48.9%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Elephant Gambit 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Catalan Opening 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 937 507 429 1 54.1%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 185 94 73 18 50.8%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 181 94 76 11 51.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 164 98 61 5 59.8%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 138 63 69 6 45.6%
King's Indian Attack 125 68 48 9 54.4%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 92 38 51 3 41.3%
Sicilian Defense 90 44 42 4 48.9%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 85 29 48 8 34.1%
Amar Gambit 84 45 35 4 53.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 12
Losing 18 0
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