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Benedikt Jónasson – FIDE Master and Chess Maestro

Benedikt Jónasson, proudly carrying the FIDE Master title, is not your run-of-the-mill chess player. If chess were a battlefield, Benedikt would be the general who wins battles with a smile on their face and a trick up their sleeve. Known in the chess realm as BenediktJonasson, this player boasts an impressive track record across all formats, from Blitz to Bullet and Daily chess.

Starting with an average Daily rating of 1328 back in 2008, Benedikt quickly climbed the ranks, peaking at nearly 2200 in Blitz by 2011, and even pushing beyond 2000 in Bullet a few years later. With lightning-fast reflexes, Benedikt achieved a flawless 12-0 record in Blitz during 2011 — talk about an epic winning spree! The player’s longest winning streak? A staggering 16 games. That’s enough to make any opponent nervously arrange their pieces.

Benedikt's style is a study in endurance and resilience, not one to quit early — zero early resignations, and an endgame frequency of nearly 80%. They average around 70 moves per win, showing patience and determination often missing in faster formats. Remarkably, Benedikt wins 88% of games with the white pieces — that’s like stealing cookies straight from the jar and getting away with it! Even with black, they maintain an impressive 70% win rate.

It’s not just about winning — it's about recovering in style. Benedikt has a stunning comeback rate of 85%, and always manages to win after losing a piece. Opponents beware: giving Benedikt a material advantage is just the start of the drama, not the end.

Known opponents include grinick (unfortunately no wins there), but also a roster of foes against whom Benedikt boasts a perfect record—no wonder the nickname "Top Secret" was chosen for their opening strategies, with win rates consistently above 75% across Blitz, Bullet, and Daily games.

Benedikt’s psychological game is nearly flawless, showing only the tiniest tilt factor of 1 (so calm!), and a dazzling performance especially on weekends and Thursdays, where the win rate hits a perfect 100%. Their most lethal hours? Midday to early evening, with 100% win rates in several key hours including 11 am, 12 pm, 13 pm, and 17 pm.

In sum, Benedikt Jónasson has all the hallmarks of a chess wizard: tactical brilliance, relentless perseverance, and a knack for turning disadvantageous situations into glorious victories. If you face Benedikt across the board, get ready for a battle of wits — and maybe a few surprises.