Shaginjan, Armen

Armen Shaginjan, a 57-year-old Russian International Master, is rated 2366 and sitting in the top 2% of Russian players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He plays occasionally (4 games in the last 12 months) and had 7 career breaks: 17 months (2001–2003), 50 months (2004–2008), 13 months (2009–2010), 13 months (2010–2012), 29 months (2013–2016), 16 months (2016–2017) and 98 months (2017–2025). Recent appearance: Astrakhan Region Championship 2025. Also played 2 rapid (including Caspian capital 2025_Rapid) and 1 blitz events (including Astrakhan Chess Festival 2025_Blitz) recently. His peak of 2406 was reached at age 44 (Oct 2013); he also reached Russian #92 in Dec 2025.

Awarded IM in 2013 (age 44) and FM in 2001 (age 32).