Atharv Tewari (athen801) - The Chess Maverick
Meet Atharv Tewari, a player whose chess journey might sound like a roller coaster but with a secret sauce of unexpected brilliance! Known in the chess circles as athen801, Atharv has tackled Bullet, Rapid, Blitz, and Daily formats with a style that’s as unpredictable as his streaks.
Atharv’s Bullet rating has been a lively adventure — peaking at 400 in 2025 after years of swinging between 100 and 344. He’s played over 150 secret opening moves (literally labeled "Top Secret"), winning near half of those battles, proving he’s a player who keeps a few tricks under his sleeve. Whether it’s crushing opponents in Daily chess with a 66% win rate or dominating a singular Blitz game (100% win rate, no pressure!), Atharv knows how to balance tactics and fun.
His chess style? A curious cocktail of resilience and tactical wizardry. Despite a modest 11% “tilt factor” (yes, Atharv can get a bit salty, but who doesn’t?), he rebounds impressively, boasting a 38% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. If Atharv loses a piece, better believe he’s just warming up.
Playing mostly with the Top Secret openings, he might quietly chuckle while plotting his next move, sometimes resigning early (10% of games) — but hey, who wants to linger in a losing battle? His endgame appearances make up about 21% of his games, with average match lengths hovering around 36 moves.
Psychological tricks aside, Atharv shines brightest on Wednesdays and mornings around 5 AM (he probably drinks coffee while the rest of us sleep), pulling off a startling 64% win rate midweek and a perfect 100% win rate at dawn. Opponents beware: he’s undefeated against some, flawless in handling pressure, and persistent in rewinding losing positions.
When not on the board, Atharv’s probably concocting those “Top Secret” opening theories or sending cryptic messages to his most-played opponent, playlegend010, with a friendly 25% win ratio to keep things spicy.
All in, Atharv Tewari is more than just numbers — he’s the chess player who reminds us victory is as much about grit and comeback as it is about strategy. Expect surprises, expect a fight, and definitely expect some secret moves up his sleeve.
