Nikesh Beemola (aka bnikeg) - The Chess Connoisseur
Once upon a time in the realm of 64 squares, Nikesh Beemola emerged, armed not just with pawns and knights, but with a relentless spirit and a slightly unpredictable opening repertoire. Rating-wise, Nikesh’s journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster—scaling rapid peaks of 1000 in early 2020, bravely diving down to the 600s and clawing back up to a sturdy hover around 800 in rapid chess. While the bullet and blitz ratings tell tales of fierce battles (with max blitz rating soaring to 1149 and bullet peaking at 755), it's in rapid chess that Nikesh truly dances with destiny.
Playing Style & Strategy
Don't be fooled if Nikesh resigns early occasionally (about 6% of the time), because when the endgame arrives, this tactician is in their element with an impressive 57% endgame occurrence rate. Matches typically stretch to about 60 moves for wins, proving a patience and persistence uncommon in today's blitz-era minds. White pieces bring just over a 49% win rate, while black pieces hold steady at a respectable 45%.
Nikesh favors the mysterious "Top Secret" opening, dabbling extensively in it with nearly 1400 rapid games. One wonders if the secret is actually just a squirrel distraction tactic. Other favorites include the Bird's Opening and its Dutch Variation—simple names for openings that have given opponents many headaches and a stress ball or two.
Psychological Chess Wars
With a tilt factor of 13, Nikesh keeps cool-ish under pressure, though no human (or robot for that matter) is entirely immune to the dreaded tilt. Lucky for the fans, evenings—especially around 6 PM—are prime time for Nikesh's finest chess moments. After losing a piece, the comeback rate remains an impressive 79%, because giving up is not in the dictionary (unless it’s the chess dictionary for early resignations).
Record & Rivalries
With 2,740 wins, 2,756 losses, and nearly 200 draws in rapid games alone, Nikesh's chess battles are the stuff of legend — or at least of countless online chats full of GG and rematch requests. Notable frequent opponents include raool222, who has met Nikesh in over 250 clashes, and a curated list of friends/enemies where the win rates swing from complete annihilation to perfect victory.
Latest Triumph
The last known battle in June 2025 ended gloriously with a checkmate victory against the cunning Shalu_18 in a birdsong of a game featuring the Bird's Opening Dutch Variation. The final move? A cheeky Qxf7#—a classic chess mic drop moment.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 9 games (because 10 is just too mainstream).
- Average game moves before win: 60 — steady as a grandmaster with a coffee.
- Tactical genius with a comeback rate of nearly 80% after setbacks.
- Favors complex openings with mysterious names — keeping opponents forever guessing.
In conclusion, Nikesh Beemola may not be the next Magnus Carlsen just yet, but with strategic depth, a robust fighting spirit, and a flair for surprising moves, this chess adventurer is one to watch. Whether you meet them on a Saturday blitz or a Sunday rapid, expect a battle where every move tells a story—and maybe a pun or two if you’re lucky.
