Faratiana Raharimanana (Farah_Rhm)
Woman FIDE Master - Chess Connoisseur & Occasional Puzzle Creator
Meet Faratiana Raharimanana, affectionately known online as Farah_Rhm, a Woman FIDE Master who blends skill with an unapologetic flair for the unexpected on the 64 squares. Known for a formidable tactical awareness—boasting an impressive comeback rate over 83%—Farah has a knack for turning nearly lost causes into thrilling victories. If chess was a rollercoaster, she’s the expert engineer making sure every twist counts.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 1621 (Dec 2023)
- Peak Rapid rating: 1852 (Aug 2024) - a true speed chess ace!
- Peak Bullet rating: 1376 (Nov 2024) - lightning-fast reflexes included
Playing Style & Personality
Farah’s style could be described as a delightful cocktail of patience, precision, and fiery endgame proficiency (with an endgame frequency near a staggering 73%). Not one to give up easily—early resignation rates hover low at 2.68%—she battles through long games that average nearly 67 moves to victory. That’s endurance with a capital “E.”
When life (or a chess position) gets tough, Farah keeps calm: her tilt factor is modest, proving even the fiercest battles don’t rattle her nerves for long. Fun fact: her best performance often shines in the wee hours around 4 AM, proving great chess can sometimes be an insomniac’s secret weapon.
Signature Openings
Farah’s opening repertoire features the enigmatic Top Secret system that she’s played over a thousand times, securing a respectable 48.7% win rate—mysterious and effective. She’s also dabbled with the English Opening (King's English Variation), the Englund Gambit, and the Pirc Defense Byrne Variation—where her win rate is a confident 100% in these rarer outings. Beware opponents who get caught off guard!
Recent Battles
In her most recent victory, Farah dazzled with a smooth victory in the English Opening against Davide2424, capitalizing on tactical precision that led to her opponent’s resignation after 41 moves of tense maneuvering. However, even the best warriors have off days: a recent loss to vwbeetleJ came via time pressure, a reminder that managing the clock can be just as tricky as managing the board.
Fun Stats & Trivia
- Total Blitz games played: Over 1,000 with more wins than losses (525 wins to 513 losses)
- Rapid style: nearly 47% win rate, showcasing versatility across formats
- Known for occasional time scrambles—timeouts have led to some thrilling finishes, but also some lessons learned
- Most deadly against players like ramennoodles4u and darthdookie, with perfect 100% records against several online challengers
Whether crafting a tactical masterpiece at midnight or launching into a blitz brawl at dawn, Faratiana Raharimanana is a chess force to watch—always ready to surprise, inspire, and occasionally giggle at the whims of the chess gods. Keep an eye on Farah_Rhm; the next brilliant move might just be a click away.