Hari Pringadi (ch3nx)
Meet Hari Pringadi, a chess warrior known in the digital realm as ch3nx. With a rollercoaster ride of ratings that resemble a rocket launch, Hari rockets from humble beginnings around 134 in Blitz even as recently as 2024, to an astronomical peak of 750 in May 2025. Whether blitzing or battling in rapid, Hari’s passion for chess shines through with thousands of games played and intense rivalries forged.
Playing Style & Stats
Blessed with a strong tactical eye—boasting a comeback rate near 77%—Hari is the kind of player who won’t go down without a blazing fight. He’s got a bit of a tilt factor, standing at 10, which just means the opponent better watch out when Hari is fired up! His games tend to be long affairs, averaging about 51 moves per victory but stretching beyond 63 moves in defeat—talk about stamina!
Opening Repertoire
Hari is quite the explorer of openings, but he clearly likes to keep opponents on their toes: a strong fan of the Scandinavian Defense and the Bishop’s Opening, especially in Blitz and Rapid formats. The Van ’t Kruijs Opening is his secret weapon, boasting a commendable win rate of over 73% in Rapid games. When Hari starts with White, he edges an advantage with a win rate just above 52%, but those playing Black better beware—expertly hunting for any slip-ups.
Recent Memorable Battles
Hari’s recent wins read like chess fairy tales. One such scintillating victory involved a daring queen capture early on, followed by a series of tactical strikes that led to a triumphant game abandoned by the opponent—a move only brevity and strategy masterminds pull off! His last victories include swift resignations, checkmates, and even games where he snatched pieces back from the jaws of defeat.
Stats Snapshot
- Total Blitz wins: 1,424 and climbing
- Peak Rapid rating: 1,026 in June 2025
- Friendly fire: A winning hand against over 50 different opponents with perfect 100% win rates against several.
- Favorite time to play: 5 pm sharp (that’s 17:00 for the pros!)
Fun Facts
Hari has played over 2,500 Blitz games—a staggering amount of brainpower spent speed-dating with the chessboard! Despite a bit of a rollercoaster in Bullet where the ride is wild and unpredictable, his love for the longer-paced Rapid and Blitz games shows a strategic mind that prefers thoughtful maneuvers over frantic attacks.
If blitz was a sport, Hari Pringadi would be the Usain Bolt of chess—fast, cunning, and sometimes leaving opponents wondering, “Did that just happen?” Only difference is Hari’s top speed reaches a rating of 750 and a win streak that can make you question your next move!
In the end, whether muzzling opponents with a queen sacrifice or playing the long game, Hari’s chess journey reminds us all that it’s not just about winning—it’s about the thrill of the fight, the beauty of the board, and the unpredictable drama of check and mate.
