Arie Mahendra: The Chess Adventurer
Arie Mahendra, known in chess circles (and game chats) as ArieMahendra, is no grandmaster—yet—but don’t let the numbers fool you. With a peak Rapid rating just over 1,000, Arie is the kind of player who balances fierce competitive spirit with an enviable sense of humor. His journey through the chessboard wilderness began as early as 2020, when his Daily rating hit 1108, proving he’s no stranger to long, ponderous battles.
Playing Style and Personality
With an early resignation rate of around 9%, Arie knows when to fold 'em but also when to fight to the bitter end—his average moves per win (about 54) suggest that he's no quick checkmater but rather a strategist who enjoys the journey. His comeback rate of over 63% is a testament to his resilience: lose a piece? No problem, Arie bounces back with 100% win rate after such setbacks!
Arie's White win rate (51.74%) edges out his Black (49.22%), likely because he likes to start the party. And while his rated-vs-casual win gap is a notable -49.6%, this doesn’t dent his spirit. After all, chess is also about having fun and learning, which Arie has mastered with a tilt factor of only 9—he keeps calm even when the board seems to be winning.
Records and Rivalries
Arie has amassed quite a collection of games: nearly 750 Rapid matches under his belt with a respectable 51% win rate using his "Top Secret" opening (and no, the secret is safe with us.) His blitz record is less stellar (~11%), but hey, not everyone can be a speed demon—and Arie’s strength clearly lies in the longer formats.
His longest winning streak? An impressive 11 games straight, reminding us that when Arie’s on fire, the chessboard better watch out. Among opponents, he’s got a knack for turning the tables on some of his most-played challengers like chandraalex2, holding them to a 66.67% win rate. And he’s no stranger to mixing it up with a variety of players, evidenced by a rich list of recent opponents drawn from all corners of the chess world.
When Does Arie Play?
Strategy isn’t just on the board. Arie’s most successful hours appear to be early mornings and early afternoons, with a dreamy 100% win rate around midnight and late evenings (9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM) – maybe fueled by a midnight snack or two. Thursdays are his lucky day with nearly 60% wins, so if you fancy a match, better avoid weekdays—or risk being outfoxed!
Final Checkmate
In summary, Arie Mahendra is the kind of chess player who embodies passion, persistence, and a pinch of playful unpredictability. Not quite a grandmaster yet, but with his tactical resilience and ceaseless enthusiasm, he's definitely one to watch—and maybe challenge when you're feeling brave.
