Profile Summary: Hariharan.v (aka HriHaRaN)
Meet Hariharan.v, known in the digital chess arena as HriHaRaN, a relentless seeker of checkmates and the bane of pawns everywhere. With a career peppered by ups, downs, and the occasional "Oops, did I just blunder my queen?" moment, HriHaRaN embodies the spirit of a true chess warrior.
Journey Through the Ratings
Starting at a modest rapid rating of 1002 in mid-2023, HriHaRaN's adventure has been anything but linear. Peak rapid play saw a high of 1002, while more recent battles fluctuated around the 600 mark. Blitz and Bullet ratings tell a similar tale — with highs of 457 in Blitz and a swift 555 in Bullet, proving that HriHaRaN isn't just a ponderous strategist but can also think on the fly (sometimes at lightning speed).
Playing Style & Philosophy
When it comes to style, HriHaRaN likes to keep the game interesting. With an early resignation rate hovering close to 7%, this is a player who knows when to fight and when to fold — but mostly fights. Endgames occur in more than half the matches (57.66%), reflecting patience and resilience. The average winning game lasts about 53 moves, illustrating a penchant for both strategic depth and endurance. Whether wielding white or black, HriHaRaN holds a slight edge playing black with a 44.31% win rate.
Openings That Pack a Punch
The secret sauce? A mysterious "Top Secret" opening that accounts for the majority of rapid games (381!), yielding a respectable 42% win rate — perhaps the opening equivalent of a Netflix surprise hit. When dabbling in Scandinavian Defense variations, success skyrockets to an impressive 83.33% win rate, so opponents beware!
Memorable Moments
HriHaRaN's longest winning streak reached a mighty 7 games, a string of victories that surely had the neighbors peeking over the fence. The nemesis? A demoralizing 13-game losing streak — because life (and chess) loves to keep it spicy.
Recent Battles
In the latest duel, HriHaRaN triumphantly won by resignation against "JJeremy85," showcasing tactical prowess in a Queens Pawn Opening. This victory involved intense maneuvers and a queen hunt that would make even Magnus nod in approval. However, not every day is a winning day — the last loss saw HriHaRaN fall to "Dhia-ok" by checkmate, a humbling reminder that even the best lose sometimes.
The Human Behind the Pieces
Beyond the stats and board, HriHaRaN is a player full of character — bouncing back from losses with a solid comeback rate of 70.75%, and demonstrating that quitting early is not part of the plan. With a psychological tilt factor of just 13 (chess players, beware: HriHaRaN does get rattled but keeps their cool more often than not), and an astute sense that midnight is the best time to strike (100% win rate at 0:00 hours), this chesspreneur is always ready to put the opponent in check.
So whether you're facing HriHaRaN over the board or cheering from the sidelines, expect thrilling battles, cunning moves, and an unyielding passion for the royal game — sprinkled with just a dash of good-natured unpredictability.
