Benjamin Orr - Chess Player Profile
Meet Benjamin Orr, a chess enthusiast whose bullet rating zoomed from humble beginnings at just over 1000 in 2019 to a blazing peak of 2443 in early 2023 — that's rapid progress worthy of a rocket launch! Known by the username ben_orr, Benjamin’s battlefield spans all time controls, but he especially shines in bullet chess, where quick thinking and lightning reflexes turn the tide.
Playing Style and Tendencies
Benjamin’s style could be described as a rollercoaster with a splash of finesse: a staggering 81% comeback rate reveals he rarely goes down without a fight, bouncing back from losing material like a true champion of resilience. His games are no short sprint either — averaging over 70 moves to victory, showing patience and endgame prowess (played endgames in nearly 80% of his games).
When it comes to colors, Benjamin enjoys playing White, boasting a 66% win rate there, while holding a solid ~60% success with Black. He’s not one to give up early either, resigning less than 1% prematurely, which might explain his penchant for thrilling finishes.
Career Highlights & Stats
- Bullet Win Rate: 62.92% over 2,600 games, including a mind-boggling 1,663 victories.
- Rapid games: A near flawless 83.33% win rate (5 wins out of 6) — Speed and precision, nailed!
- Blitz: Respectable 67.79% win rate, proving his quick thinking spans multiple formats.
- Longest winning streak: An eye-popping 120 consecutive wins — imagine having THAT kind of mojo!
- His stamina might waver a little as he’s experienced a longest losing streak of 11 — even the best have off days.
A Master of the Mysterious "Top Secret" Opening
Benjamin’s secret weapon, intriguingly labeled "Top Secret" in his stats, has netted him thousands of wins across all formats. Perhaps it’s a sly nod to the unorthodox Van’t Kruijs Opening, seen in his most recent games, where patience and strategic surprise seem to serve him well.
Recent Games
On November 12, 2023, Benjamin dazzled with a swift and strategic victory against a worthy opponent, winning by resignation after careful maneuvering — no time to waste, but plenty of style!
Psychology and Chess IQ
Despite the intense battles, Benjamin keeps his cool fairly well with a tilt factor of 11 — not immune to pressure, but certainly not defeated by it. His best time to make magical moves? Around 10:00 in the morning, when the coffee kicks in and the brain’s firing on all cylinders. His win rates spike at certain hours, with a particularly perfect 100% win at 10:00 am — morning person? Definitely.
Fun Fact
Benjamin’s games sometimes end on a timer rather than a checkmate — a modern-day boxer who delivers knockout punches so fast, the clock’s the one who taps out first.
Overall, Benjamin Orr is a formidable force on the online chess scene — part strategist, part tactician, and all fighter. Whether it’s bullet, blitz, rapid, or daily chess, this player is a thrilling puzzle to watch and a serious opponent to face. Keep an eye on ben_orr, because those who underestimate his "top secret" moves might just find their king disappearing!
“Remember, the pawns may be small, but their dance leads to kings tumbling.”
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bloodpigs666 | 86W / 122L / 20D | View Games |
| elchachi | 61W / 21L / 3D | View Games |
| fagexa | 67W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| rock7e7 | 44W / 21L / 5D | View Games |
| zpatriot | 44W / 14L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2295 | 1765 | ||
| 2021 | 2245 | |||
| 2020 | 1954 | 1773 | ||
| 2019 | 1786 | 1626 | 1601 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 734W / 293L / 68D | 680W / 345L / 65D | 81.4 |
| 2021 | 26W / 13L / 6D | 25W / 20L / 3D | 86.4 |
| 2020 | 71W / 41L / 5D | 53W / 64L / 4D | 77.4 |
| 2019 | 114W / 47L / 6D | 92W / 61L / 6D | 64.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 2643 | 1663 | 821 | 159 | 62.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 44 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 59.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 149 | 101 | 46 | 2 | 67.8% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 120 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 2 |