Zachary Tanenbaum (BeanScreen)
FIDE Master & Chess Dynamo
Known in the chess world as BeanScreen, Zachary Tanenbaum is a formidable FIDE Master who dances across the 64 squares with both brilliance and a pinch of playful mischief. If chess were a video game, Zachary would be the hidden boss you don’t want to mess with – undefeated, unpredictable, and armed with a cache of secret openings labelled, quite mysteriously, as "Top Secret."
Rating Peaks and Playing Style
Zachary’s peak ratings are nothing short of spectacular, hitting a blistering 2823 in blitz, 2738 in rapid, and an astonishing 2883 in bullet – essentially speed chess on steroids. Their blitzing prowess is legendary, boasting over 15,000 games with a win rate that hovers above 55%, and an even more impressive 70% win rate in bullet games.
Playing with the tenacity of a chess ninja, Zachary averages 74 moves to a win and isn’t shy about gritting through longer battles, with losses averaging 90 moves. They embrace the endgames (over 80% of their games go deep) showing tremendous tactical awareness and a comeback rate close to 84%. In other words: don’t count them out, even when things look grim!
Opening Moves & Strategy
With a mysterious "Top Secret" opening strategy dominating much of their play, Zachary has accumulated wins faster than a speeding knight. Among the less classified openings, they’ve shown mastery of the Scotch Game Classical Variation and a bullet-perfect record in the Saragossa Opening – because who doesn’t love a surprise from the sidelines?
Memorable Matches
At the dawn of 2025, Zachary secured a notable victory against facu14101998 in a tense Scotch Game battle, clinching the win by resignation after a well-executed tactical squeeze – a win reflecting both patience and brutal precision. On another occasion, Zachary triumphed with a swift checkmate against Isengard1 using the Van ’t Kruijs Opening, proving that sometimes the old-novelty can be the sharpest blade.
The Psychological Edge
With a tilt factor of just 11, Zachary keeps composure even when the chess gods are playing pranks. Their best time of day to play? 11 AM sharp, as if the brain’s chess engine fires up alongside the morning coffee. The psychological resilience ensures that losses—rare and brief—never linger, as Zachary swiftly returns to the battlefield prepared for vengeance.
Fun Facts
- Has a longest winning streak of 84 games. That’s basically a chess marathon champion.
- Average moves per win: 74, proving Zachary enjoys savoring victories rather than snatching quick checkmates.
- Uses openings so secretive we’re half convinced there’s a government agency involved.
- Favorite playing days? Thursdays bring a 62% win rate, midweek magic!
Whether sprinting at bullet speed or grinding in marathon endgames, Zachary Tanenbaum’s chess journey is a testament to dedication, skill, and a little bit of mystery. So next time you see the username BeanScreen pop up in your pairing, brace yourself—you're in for a chess battle that’s as thrilling as it is unpredictable.