Omya Vidyarthi (harkerchess)
Title: Woman International Master (WIM)
Omya is a formidable chess tactician who carries the WIM title with pride, proving that brains and wit can checkmate any opponent (and maybe also unnecessary stress!). Known online as harkerchess, Omya has dazzled opponents from blitz to rapid to bullet, showing quite the knack for fast and furious chess battles.
Chess Journey & Stats
Since 2017, Omya's chess rating has soared dramatically. Her blitz rating hit a peak of 2532 in April 2025 — that's grandmaster territory for many! Rapid and bullet formats haven't been left untouched either, with peak ratings of 2070 and 1907 respectively. Even daily chess games show a respectable peak near 1471, proving patience can be a virtue — unless there’s an opponent triggering a tilt!
Playing Style
With a penchant for lengthy endgames (an average of about 57 moves per win), Omya revels in testing both her endurance and tactical prowess. A 60% comeback rate suggests she rarely lets frustration get the best of her — and when losing a piece, she sneaks nearly half her games back to victory. She resigns early only about 14% of the time, proving she’s no quitter (unless it’s mandatory bedtime, then all bets are off).
Favorite Time to Dominate The Board
Omya’s prime time for chess mastery is around 7 AM — fresh, focused, and probably fueled by a cup of coffee strong enough to wake the pawns. Her best win rates are in the early morning hours, which is proof that overnight chess “study sessions” sometimes pay off!
Opening Choices
Her “Top Secret” opening is her bread and butter, with a sturdy win rate above 52% in blitz games — maybe it’s secret because no one really knows what Omya’s next move will be! She also dabbles with the French Defense and King's Pawn openings, showing versatility and willingness to baffle opponents with complexity.
Record Highlights
Over her career, Omya recorded over 1450 wins in blitz alone, triumphing through a mix of sharp tactics and psychological endurance. Her longest winning streak stands at an impressive 24 wins, but bless her, she’s survived even an 11-game losing streak — because every chess player knows, what goes down must come up (or at least check the board again!).
Memorable Moments
One recent highlight was a jaw-dropping checkmate victory on December 24, 2024, where Omya, wielding the white pieces, unleashed a precise Reti Opening gambit to seal the deal swiftly and in style.
Moreover, in her most recent triumph over vihaan000, Omya executed a fierce battle culminating in a resignation with a score-suggesting rating of 2532 — a reminder to all opponents that the queen’s power is real and Omya commands it well.
Fun Facts
- Omya’s win rate on Thursdays and Fridays is notably higher than average, making weekends a prime time to watch her play.
- Her average blitz game lasts about 57 moves for wins and 60 moves for losses, suggesting she loves the deep, dramatic finishes.
- When playing as White, she scores in the mid-50s percentile for wins, showing she enjoys opening with initiative.
- Despite fierce competition, her tilt factor is impressively low (11%), so she’s rarely rattled — unless the coffee runs out.
In short, Omya Vidyarthi is a chess force to be reckoned with — blending skill, patience, and a pinch of mystery. She might just be plotting her next big win right now... probably over a cup of chai, contemplating if the knight can really fork a king and queen at 7 AM.