Sarmila Ghimire

Sarmila Ghimire - The Rapid Rook of the Digital Realm

Meet Sarmila Ghimire, also known by the chess battlefield moniker nimaink. A cunning strategist with a love for rapid games that would make even a grandmaster blink twice, Sarmila's chess journey is a rollercoaster filled with brilliant attacks, daring defenses, and just enough losses to keep things interesting.

Rising Through the Ranks

Starting with humble beginnings around a 150 rating in rapid chess back in 2023, Sarmila has skyrocketed to a peak rapid rating of 377 by May 2025. Not one to shy away from fast-paced challenges, nimaink also boasts an impressive Blitz peak of 555 and a Bullet peak of 422, showing versatility across time controls.

Playing Style: The Art of Patience (and a Bit of Panache)

Known for a higher number of moves per win (~50 moves) than losses, Sarmila enjoys grinding out victories in longer battles. With an early resignation rate of about 16%, it’s clear they’re no quitter, often battling on until the bitter end. A comeback maestro with a 62.7% comeback rate, nimaink turns around seemingly lost positions like a plot twist in a thriller.

Opening Repertoire: Variety is the Spice of Chess

Whether it’s the classic King's Pawn Opening with a respectable 52.6% win rate in rapid or the fierce Pirc Defense where nimaink manages an even better 57.1% win rate, Sarmila likes to keep opponents guessing. Bullet games reveal a penchant for the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, boasting a dominant 75% won games – clues for budding players: be wary when nimaink wields this weapon!

Noteworthy Stats & Fun Facts

• Total Rapid Wins: 237 with a near-even distribution of losses and draws, proving resilience.
• Longest Winning Streak: 11 games – a streak of pure brilliance or the universe aligning just right!
• Preferred Arena: Rapid chess, where strategy meets speed.
• Favorite Times: Morning hours around 4 AM – who knew the best moves happen before sunrise?
• White Pieces Win Rate: 48% – almost as balanced as morning coffee preferences.

Recent Battles

In their latest rapid encounter, nimaink orchestrated a triumphant win on time against so009 – showcasing nerves of steel and clock management skills worthy of applause.

  [[Pgn|1. e4 e5 2. d3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Be3 b5 5. Nf3 a6 6. d4 Qe7 7. dxe5 Nxe5 8. Bd4 Nxf3+
9. gxf3 Nh5 10. Be2 Bb7 11. Qd3 c6 12. f4 d6 13. Bxh5 g6 14. Bg4 d5 15. f5 Rg8 16. fxg6 fxg6
17. Bh5 Qh4 18. Qe3 Qxh5 19. Rg1 Qxh2 20. Qg3 Qh6 21. Qg2 Rd8 22. Rh1 Bd6 23. Rxh6 Rf8
24. e5 Bxe5 25. Bxe5 Rd7 26. Rxh7 Rxf2 27. Qxf2 Kd8 28. Rxd7+ Kxd7 29. Bf6 Kc7 30. Rb1
Kd6 31. Qf3 Kc5 32. Qf4 Kb6 33. Qg5 Ka5 34. Qxg6 Kb4 35. Qf7 Kc5 36. Qg8 Kb4 37. Qg7
Ka5 38. Qh7 Kb6 39. Bg5 1-0|fen|8/1b5Q/pkp5/1p1p2B1/8/2N5/PPP5/1R2K3 b - - 10 39]]

Humor at the Board

When not plotting checkmates, Sarmila is probably explaining to confused opponents that “No, I’m not just moving pieces randomly – it’s a deeply calculated chaos.” After all, chess is sometimes 99% patience and 1% "Did I just get lucky?"

Keep an eye on nimaink, because in the ever-evolving world of online chess, they are a player who blends grit, style, and a dash of unpredictability. Ready to meet them across the board? Just don't blink – rapid games wait for no one!