FIDE Master Bence Papp (BenchGM)
Bence Papp, known in the chess world by the username BenchGM, is a formidable FIDE Master whose love for the game is matched only by his impressive array of blitz victories. With a flair for quick thinking and tactical awareness, Bence has climbed the rating ladder steadily since 2018, peaking with a blitz rating of 2481 projected in 2025—definitely a player who puts the "fast" in "fast-paced games."
Playing Style & Strengths
Bence’s style is both practical and psychological; known for an unusual early resignation rate of nearly 33%, some say he knows when to fold ’em better than a Vegas pro. Yet his resilience shows in his 50.8% comeback rate and a strong 59.44% win rate after losing a piece, proving that giving up is simply not in his DNA.
His games tend to be battles of attrition, averaging about 42 moves per win and 45 moves per loss. That means Bence enjoys both the thrill of the opening and the sweet art of endgames, appearing in almost half of his games (44.89% endgame frequency).
Performance Highlights
- Blitz Expertise: A lightning-quick player, with nearly 1,000 wins out of 1,920 recorded blitz games—showcasing a win rate above 51%. Beware if you play blitz against BenchGM; his longest winning streak hit an eye-watering 14 consecutive victories.
- Rapid & Daily Games: While his rapid play has seen ups and downs, recent performance shows a solid jump with ratings soaring to over 2100 in 2024. He also boasts a perfect 100% win record in his sole daily rated game—talk about starting strong!
- Bullish Bullet Stats: Less frequent in bullet, but even here, Bence maintains respectable skills with 1 win in 6 games.
Fun Facts & Rivalries
Bence doesn’t just play opponents; he dominates or… well, sometimes gets utterly baffled. For example, he has a flawless record against “defenstrator” but is still chasing his first win against “matilandi84.” Some opponents trust him so much he’s never lost to them, while others have outfoxed him just enough to keep things interesting.
Not one to be predictable, BenchGM’s favorite time to attack is evenings, especially around 7 PM, where his win rate spikes to a whopping 65%. Maybe it's the coffee kicking in, or just that post-dinner strategic genius.
Behind the Board
With a tilt factor of only 17%, Bence manages to keep his cool quite well, even when the chess gods aren’t favoring him. His rated versus casual play win difference of about 11% shows he truly rises to the challenge when stakes are high.
In summary: Bence Papp is a mental gymnast and tactical ninja wrapped in the calm exterior of a FIDE Master. Whether blitzing through openings or grinding out endgames, BenchGM remains a fierce competitor and a delightful opponent – because losing to him means you’ve just met a true chess artist... and occasionally he’ll make you question your life choices with a sneaky early resignation.