Novendra Priasmoro
FIDE Grandmaster and online bullet force known as bocah_sakit
The Sick Kid Who Got Serious
Every legend needs an origin story. Novendra Priasmoro's online story starts in August 2015 with a bullet rating of 1385 and a blitz rating of 1339. It did not stay humble for long. Within a few years, the Indonesian talent earned the FIDE Grandmaster title, and the username bocah_sakit, Indonesian for "sick kid", became a nickname for opponents who felt queasy after facing his sharp ideas.
Built for Bullet
Priasmoro's preferred time control is bullet, and the numbers are staggering. His bullet peak reached 3143 (2026-01-21), with a blitz peak of 3098 (2026-04-09). He has played tens of thousands of online games, including more than 15,000 bullet games. His longest winning streak has reached 24 games, and his 88.2 percent comeback rate shows he is rarely out of a fight.
Repertoire With a Pulse
Priasmoro's openings combine classical ambition with online chaos. As White he loves early kingside fianchettos and flexible knight moves, but he is also dangerous in mainline battles. Against the Sicilian Defense, his Najdorf results as White are impressive, with a win rate just shy of 55 percent. As Black, he regularly employs the King's Indian Defense and the Grünfeld Defense, reaching complex middlegames where his tactical radar takes over.
His opening history also includes a love affair with bizarre bullet lines. Thousands of bullet games feature the Barnes Defense, and he handles the Amar Gambit with a positive score. In other words, Priasmoro can win in a theoretical Najdorf and then turn around and surprise you in a fringe opening.
Rivalries That Forged the Fire
No hero story is complete without rivals. Priasmoro's most frequent opponent is Susanto Megaranto, who has faced him 833 times. The series is not one-sided; garcho08 has taken 478 wins to Priasmoro's 297, which only makes the rivalry better. Another recurring obstacle is Sean Winshand, who has won 136 of their 180 games. These long-running battles give Priasmoro endless chances to test new ideas and sharpen his endgame skills.
A Fighter Until the Last Move
Priasmoro rarely resigns early. His early resignation rate is just over one percent, and his decisive games often stretch past 80 moves. He has survived losing streaks and tilt phases, including a difficult 19 game slide, only to come back and push his ratings into world class territory. If you see bocah_sakit across the virtual board, bring patience, bring opening preparation, and maybe bring a good luck charm.