Omar Setihe

Omar Setihe: The Chess Journeyman With a Punchline

Enter Omar Setihe, a bullet-speed tactician who’s been duking it out on the chessboard since 2018. Known by his username omarsetihe, he’s no stranger to the ups and downs (mostly ups, but hey, who’s counting) of the online chess grind.

Starting off blazing with a bullet rating north of 600 back in 2018, Omar’s journey resembles a rollercoaster powered by 64 squares. Despite a rocky start with a handful of losses (because every hero needs a struggle), he’s continually shown resilience and determination, with his peak bullet rating hitting a neat 667 in October 2024. Not to mention his blitz prowess peaked impressively at 824, proving that he can handle both rapid bursts and longer tactical marathons.

Omar’s style? Let’s just say he’s got a fondness for the Queen's Pawn Opening, especially the Zukertort-Chigorin variation – a line that’s as complex and intriguing as his game history. Whether he’s shaking up the center or cruising with a Colle System setup, he clearly knows his openings well. And when things get tricky? His comebacks happen 71% of the time after losing a critical piece, so don’t count him out early!

He’s also a specialist in timing moves like a chess ninja, performing best around midnight and early mornings, proving the old saying: “The night is darkest just before the dawn... or at least when your opponent blunders.” Omar tends to resign early only about 2.33% of the time, because let’s face it - quitting isn’t in this player’s vocabulary.

Psychology-wise? Omar's tilt factor is a modest 9, meaning he sometimes sulks after blunders, but mostly just laughs it off and queues another game. And speaking of games, he often mashes the clock in bullet time controls – no surprise there.

With over 3,000 bullet games and counting (plus more than a thousand blitz battles), Omar isn’t just playing chess — he’s living it, one rapid-fire move at a time. Whether he’s pulling off a sneaky checkmate (like his recent victory against fkijo) or winning on time after a long Pirc Defense dance, Omar never fails to entertain.

Ever wonder what it’s like to face Omar? Prepare for a strategic whirlwind peppered with a dash of unpredictability and a sprinkle of humor – a combo that makes every match a memorable story.

Current status: Still sharpening those knight forks, polishing those queen pins, and inevitably running out of time on occasion. But hey, it’s all part of the game.

Highlights

• Peak Bullet Rating: 667 (Oct 2024)
• Peak Blitz Rating: 824 (Jul 2020)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 737 (Aug 2021)
• Longest Winning Streak: 10 games
• Favorite Openings: Queen's Pawn, Zukertort-Chigorin Variation, Englund Gambit
• Best Time to Play: Midnight (who needs sleep, anyway?)

Recent Showdowns

Last win? A stylish checkmate against fkijo, with elegant queen maneuvers sealing the deal.
Last loss? A tough time-out defeat against papajokhan—because sometimes the clock is a harsher opponent than the pieces!

Ready to challenge or cheer on Omar? Watch as he turns battles into stories and pawns into legends.