Harikrishnan A Ra: The International Master with a Blitzy Punch
Meet Harikrishnan A Ra, a chess warrior who earned the prestigious International Master title from FIDE and is known in the online chess realm as kakarot_001—because who else but a chess player could harness the power of a legendary Saiyan?
Since bursting onto the scene in 2019 with a modest Blitz rating of 2002, Harikrishnan has been on a roller-coaster ride that culminated in a peak Blitz rating of 2815 by 2025—a rating so fierce it could probably checkmate your chessboard with a glare. Not just a one-trick pony, this IM has danced gracefully through Bullet and Rapid formats, racking up impressive wins and sometimes the occasional "oops" moment.
Style & Strengths
- Blitz Specialist: Harikrishnan boasts over 1500 Blitz games, with a win rate pushing past 57%. His openings? Officially Top Secret, but somehow leading to unstoppable victories.
- Tactical Awareness: A comeback artist with a 31% comeback rate and a stubborn refusal to stay down, winning over a third of games after losing a piece.
- Psychological Fortitude: With a tilt factor of just 10 (chess pros, that’s practically zen), he manages to keep calm even when the positions get spicy.
- Quick Decisions: Mines early resignations at nearly 72%, proving he’s not afraid to call it quits when the chess gods frown—but watch out if he’s still playing, that’s trouble!
Notable Chess Habits
Harikrishnan enjoys his best results when playing at odd hours, with win rates peaking around 3 and 11 AM hours. Whether it’s a midnight bullet or an afternoon blitz, his record on Thursdays and Sundays shows a consistent 59-61% success rate. Clearly, he’s mastered the sacred art of chess scheduling.
Rivals & Allies
From battling "crimefightingspider07" (100% win rate) to the occasional stumble against "tacticthunder" (0%), Harikrishnan’s opponent list is as colorful and fierce as his game. Among frequent foes, "vaathi_coming" and "sid_98" provide spicy competition with win rates hovering around the 40-60% mark.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak? A blazing 18 games, showing he can channel his inner chess super-saiyan for extended periods.
- Average winning game length is around 27 moves—he likes to finish things decisively, but with style.
- He has a slight knack for white pieces: his win rate as White is 57.24%, just edging out Black at 55.73%.
In sum, Harikrishnan A Ra isn’t just an International Master; he’s a chess ninja who blends tactical brilliance, rapid-fire grit, and a dash of mystery to keep his opponents guessing. If you see a move that looks impossible—congratulations, you just witnessed kakarot_001 in action.
