Lilit Mkrtchian: The International Master with a Tactical Flair
Lilit Mkrtchian, an esteemed International Master (yes, that’s right, not just a master but an International one!), has dazzled the chessboards with her keen strategic mind and resilient spirit. Known among friends and foes as a relentless tactician, Lilit’s career is peppered with impressive stats that make any pawn blush with envy.
Rapid-Fire Blitz & Bullet Wizardry
Starting from a modest blitz rating of 1983 in 2019, Lilit rocketed up to a blistering 2546 by 2022. With a Blitz win record boasting 322 wins against 253 losses and a nigh-perfect comeback rate of 93%, she’s basically the phoenix of the chess world — particularly if the phoenix was great at capturing rooks! Her longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 16 games, followed by a current sizzling streak of 11 wins.
Bullet chess? Lilit’s quick moves and lightning reflexes have earned her a peak bullet rating over 2500, proving she can blitz not just the clock but opponents too.
Style & Strategy
Lilit approaches each game like a master chef crafting a complex dish: plenty of patience (an average of 78 moves per victory!), plenty of endgames (played in over 86% of games), and a readiness to resign early just 2% of the time — because why waste time when you know you’re winning or losing?
Her tactical awareness is so formidable that even after losing a piece, Lilit has a 100% win rate. Opponents lose a piece, and suddenly she’s the comeback queen. Though her tilt factor is a modest 6, don’t mistake that for weakness — it just means she takes losses like a pro and bounces back stronger.
When & Where to Catch Lilit in Her Element
Pro tip: If you want to challenge her, maybe avoid her prime hours between 10 AM and 1 PM where her win rate hovers around a ruthless 65-76%, and don’t try Saturday or Sunday afternoons unless you've packed some serious snacks for a long fight — that’s when she’s at her most unpredictable.
Opponent Chronicles
Lilit’s track record against long-time rivals is equally compelling — she boasts a perfect 100% win rate against multiple frequent sparring partners like “thechessmatrix1” and “what_a_mug.” Legends say if you want your rating protected, don’t let her catch you off-guard!
Behind the Scenes
When not playing online or in tournaments, Lilit probably contemplates the deepest mysteries of the universe — like “Should I castle kingside or queen side?” or “Why do chess clocks tick so fast when you’re losing?” Her passion and dedication remind us all that chess is a beautiful mix of science, art, and a tiny sprinkle of madness.
In short: If chess were a circus, Lilit Mkrtchian would be the ringmaster commanding both the lions and pawns with equal grace.
Coach's Advice
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| masafaga | 16W / 0L / 2D | |
| thechessmatrix1 | 15W / 0L / 0D | |
| Mohamed Anis Achour | 4W / 3L / 5D | |
| Deysi Cori | 1W / 4L / 0D | |
| Yaris9 | 2W / 1L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2451 | 2174 | ||
| 2024 | 2451 | 2174 | ||
| 2023 | 2451 | |||
| 2022 | 2522 | 2174 | ||
| 2021 | 2400 | 2467 | 2174 | |
| 2020 | 2171 | 2391 | 2229 | |
| 2019 | 2113 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9W / 0L / 0D | 3W / 0L / 0D | 59.6 |
| 2024 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 73.5 |
| 2023 | 4W / 11L / 0D | 10W / 6L / 2D | 86.6 |
| 2022 | 35W / 17L / 10D | 33W / 24L / 4D | 76.7 |
| 2021 | 72W / 39L / 21D | 51W / 58L / 20D | 86.8 |
| 2020 | 82W / 68L / 28D | 73W / 68L / 32D | 81.7 |
| 2019 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 86.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 66.7% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
| French Defense | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 68.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 58.8% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 37.5% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 6.Nf3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Guimard Variation, Thunderbunny Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 17 |
| Losing | 6 | 0 |