Profile Summary: Eustachy Ptak (banita12345)
Meet Eustachy Ptak, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as thrilling as a roller coaster ride—complete with rises, falls, and just enough surprises to keep the opponent guessing (and sometimes scratching their heads). Known online as banita12345, Eustachy’s style blends stubborn resilience with a cheeky tactical flair that’s won numerous battles across all time controls.
Rating Progress and Style
Starting with a humble daily rating below 800 in early 2023, Eustachy steadily climbed the ranks to reach a peak Daily rating of 1118 by mid-2025. Rapid games are clearly Eustachy’s playground, boasting a peak rating of an impressive 1481 and engaging in thousands of matches that showcase a fierce willingness to outwit opponents rather than simply outlast them. Bullet and Blitz are more like occasional sprints, with flashes of brilliance and a max Blitz rating around 1300.
Signature Playing Style & Opening Choices
His favorite opening moves are the wizardry of life's little secrets, aptly dubbed Top Secret in his record, which schooled his opponents in over 1600 daily games with a solid 56.5% win rate. The Scotch Game and the Italian Game appear quite often in rapid battles, bringing elegance and aggression to the board, as does the classic King's Pawn Opening. When things get spicy, Eustachy isn't shy to gamble — the Petrov's Defense and unconventional attacks like the Englund Gambit add a dash of unpredictability.
Psychological Warfare
Eustachy’s psychological resilience is notable. With a comeback rate of nearly 75% and a tilt factor surprisingly modest at 15 (for a player so passionately engaged), this brave warrior dances effortlessly around chess nemeses. His best brainwaves hit around 1 AM — a perfect time for nocturnal checkmate schemes and plotting payback against sleepy foes. And if you happen to snag a piece away, don't get too excited; his win rate even after losing material clocks in at a respectable 45%.
Battle Records & Famous Clashes
Over his career, Eustachy has fought through almost 1,800 daily games, chalking up 970 wins - not bad for a mortal human - while showing mercy with draws in just 60 encounters. His rapid encounters testify to a near-equal love for both winning and the thrill of the chase, with over 3,900 wins and nearly as many losses. Among his fiercest rivals and frequent opponents, a few names trigger either fierce determination or cautious calculation (looking at you, danhdz93, with a win rate just over 60%, and sahibealam891, a tougher challenge with around 40% success).
Most Recent Dazzling Win
On May 31, 2025, Eustachy unleashed a beautifully executed Scotch Gambit against sahibealam891. Precision, boldness, and a bit of magic led to the opponent’s resignation after a relentless assault culminating in a daring rook invasion. You can revisit this masterpiece
here, where each move tells a story of how patience and aggression form the perfect storm on the chessboard.
The Human Behind the Pawns
Beyond numbers and ratings, Eustachy is a player who lives for the challenge — sometimes wins, sometimes learns, but forever plays with heart. Whether it's outfoxing opponents with deep strategic ideas or pulling off cheeky tactical skirmishes, banita12345 reminds us all that chess is not just a game: it’s an adventure. And he’s the hero with a penchant for turning ordinary pawns into unforgettable legends.
