Nordine Terha

Nordine Terha - aka nonobarcaa

Meet Nordine Terha, a rapid chess player who rides the rollercoaster of ratings like a true thrill-seeker. His peak rapid rating hit a surprising 819 in May 2025, proving that when he's on, he's really on. Whether he's crushing opponents with the Queens Gambit Accepted Central Variation (a solid 73% win rate, thank you very much) or trying to outwit challengers with the sneaky Englund Gambit (a cheeky 64% win rate), Nordine knows how to keep the game fun and unpredictable.

But let's not pigeonhole him! Nordine’s blitz adventures peaked at a perfect 1000 back in 2015, although those games seemed to be a “strikeout” kind of affair (0 wins and 2 losses). His daily chess peak of 960 shows a strong foundation, and his endurance is no joke with an average of about 50 moves per win. Patience? Check. Tactical awareness? Double check — he boasts an impressive comeback rate of nearly 83%, meaning he often bounces back from even the darkest positions like a champ.

A master of psychological chess, Nordine's tilt factor remains low at 6, which is as close to zen as one can get when your king is on the chopping block. His worst suffering from losses comes at night or early evening, but beware if you face him at dawn — that’s when he's statistically most vicious.

Although his bullet games are limited and a bit rough around the edges, the rapid arena is truly his home turf, where his strategic preferences shine. A fan of the French Defense, he's battled through 35 rapid games with it, though it’s clear that the Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense and the Queens Gambit Declined variations bring out his best.

His longest winning streak? A commendable 8 games in a row — enough to make any opponent sweat. The equally impressive current winning streak stands at 1, because every great journey starts with a single win!

Recent Highlights

On June 7th, 2025, Nordine dazzled with a brilliant checkmate victory over krisz_81 in a Queens Gambit Declined encounter. This game showcased a fine display of positional play, culminating in a neat Qxe8# finish.

Playing Style & Personality

Nordine isn’t one to resign early—his early resignation rate is a modest 2.42%, so expect him to fight tooth and nail to the bitter end. With a balanced win rate playing White (54%) and Black (48%), he is a versatile player who adapts well to different positions.

He's not just a strategist but also a psychological player who thrives best in the early hours of the morning (surprising, isn’t it?). If you want to take him down, try playing late at night when his win rate dips considerably.

Off the board, you can imagine Nordine as a cool-headed tactician with a streak of stubborn resilience, able to pull off comebacks more than 80% of the time after losing material. Just don’t expect him to stick to conventional openings — his repertoire is delightfully eclectic and unpredictable!

Fun Fact

With only one bullet game recorded and a win rate of 0% in that format, it's safe to say Nordine prefers his coffee slow, just like his opening preparations!