Engineer Tarek Herik (HERIK_ORG): The Bullet Blitzer Extraordinaire
Meet Engineer Tarek Herik, aka HERIK_ORG, a chess enthusiast who’s most comfortable when the clock ticks under a minute. With a penchant for blazing-fast decision-making, Tarek has amassed over 7,500 bullet games, boasting an impressive win record of 5,027 victories. His playing style? Fast, furious, and unforgiving.
Although his blitz adventures are less dramatic (a modest 2 games, 1 win, 1 loss), it’s in the bullet arena where Tarek truly shines — hitting peak ratings around the impressive 1685 mark. His average bullet rating hovers around 1630 to 1660, proving consistently sharp and dangerous on digital boards.
Opening Arsenal
Tarek favors dynamic and and sharp openings suitable for rapid skirmishes. His top bullet openings include the Saragossa Opening (yielding a 68% win rate), the sturdy Caro Kann Defense (65%), and the classic Queen's Pawn Opening (64%). If you fancy battling him, be prepared to face a broad repertoire that also includes the Van 't Kruijs Opening and the Caro Kann Breyer Variation, all exhibiting his knack for tactical, quick victories.
Playing Style & Stats
- Known for long games with an average winning move count of 62 — who said bullet is just a frantic dash? Tarek takes his time ending fights efficiently.
- His comeback rate is a heartwarming 84.77%, proving he's not one to throw in the towel easily — though he does have a low early resignation rate (0.53%), showing resilience under pressure.
- Displays remarkable tactical awareness: a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, making him a formidable opponent even when down in material.
- White pieces yield a 67% win rate, while black pieces follow closely at 65% — balanced on both fronts.
- Beware his psychological fortitude, as his tilt factor is low (9), but he admits that rated games feel 11% more intense than casual ones.
Fun Facts & Trivia
Tarek's longest winning streak is an astonishing 31 games, a feat that would make Houdini proud. His most frequent opponent? terminator5000, against whom he holds an 81.82% win rate. Opponents beware, HERIK_ORG’s bullet blitzing resembles an engineering marvel — precise, rapid, and ever-unstoppable.
When not dissecting circuits or debugging code, Tarek is sketching out his next tactical masterpiece on the 64 squares. Whether he's engineering solutions or checkmating foes, one thing’s clear — his passion for chess and engineering run at the same lightning speed.
