Haressh David Arokiam (aka Haressh17)
Meet Haressh David Arokiam, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares can best be described as a thrilling rollercoaster ride where victories are savored and losses are just puzzles waiting to be solved. Haressh17, as he's known online, shows a distinct passion for tactical fireworks and brave opening choices.
Playing Style & Stats
With a current rapid rating climbing impressively towards 292 in 2025, Haressh’s chess style is a fascinating blend of persistence and daring. His rapid games exhibit an average of about 37 moves per win, proving he's no stranger to battles that test endurance and wit. While his bullet and blitz ratings fluctuate, his enthusiasm for quick, nerve-wracking matches is unmistakable.
Haressh tends to embrace the King's Pawn Opening and Bishop's Opening with gusto, boasting nearly 50% win rates in rapid formats and even better stats in bullet, like a scorching 68% win with the Bishop’s Opening. His tactical prowess shines with a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—because who said setbacks can't be stylish?
Notable Trivia
- Longest Winning Streak: An impressive 11 games, proving once he’s in the zone, it’s tough to stop him.
- Psychological Resilience: With only an 11% tilt factor, Haressh doesn’t throw the board when things get tough (at least not often).
- Comeback Kid: Notoriously known for an astonishing 40% comeback rate after losing—definitely the chess equivalent of a Hollywood comeback!
- Early Resignation Rate: At 20.7%, sometimes Haressh chooses the to gracefully bow out early—chess is a marathon, not just a sprint.
Memorable Games
One of the most recent gems was a flawless checkmate against veknes in May 2025, where Haressh flawlessly executed the Scotch Game, culminating in a classical mating net. It was an ultimate display of patience and precision under tournament pressure.
On the flip side, his recent clash with ewyng7 ended in a tough loss, reminding us all that even the best have off days and the game remains beautifully unpredictable.
Fun Fact
Haressh's win rates vary with the hour of day: from a strong 60% win rate playing at midnight to a cheeky 0% at 19:00 (who’s keeping him busy at that hour?). Clearly, timing is everything!
All in all, Haressh17 is a player who loves the thrill, relishes a good opening battle, and takes every game as an opportunity to learn, laugh, and checkmate.