Todor Bonev NM

Todor Bonev (aka Benek77)

The National Master Taking Chess by Storm

Meet Todor Bonev, a chess player who confidently wears the badge of National Master, earned through relentless dedication and strategic wizardry. When Todor isn't busy plotting his next checkmate, he's probably pulling off bullet-speed moves on Chess.com faster than you can say "en passant."

Rating Rockets and Rapid Rises

Todor's chess journey is a roller coaster of impressive peaks — boasting a blitz peak rating of 2757 (October 2021) and a bullet peak soaring to 2811 (June 2023). These numbers aren't just digits; they're the trophies of countless battles fought on the 64 squares.

An Offensive Force with a Tactical Mind

With a thrilling longest winning streak of 22 games, Todor has clearly mastered the art of momentum. His playing style blends patience (an average of ~78 moves per win) with surprising tactical sharpness, boasting a fantastic 86% comeback rate and an uncanny ability to bounce back after losing pieces.

His win rate paints a picture of dominance when playing on his home turf (white pieces: 54% wins) and a solid battler with black (~52% wins). Just to give you a fun fact: Todor’s best time to unleash chess fury is around 3 AM — talk about moonlit genius!

Opening Secrets and Player Rivalries

Todor's opening repertoire is so secretive, it’s even labeled "Top Secret." But what isn’t secret is his respectable 57.57% win rate in blitz with these openings and a steady 52.3% in bullet games.

He also seems to have favorite opponents to face — including grandemas (186 games!), gomatte, and physiotherapist. Although he’s not humble about his undefeated records against some—like young_fighter3000, kasparik_garik, and alex_terzi — all boasting a clean 100% win rate.

Did Someone Say Chess960?

Fun fact: Todor enjoys climbing the ranks in Chess960 too, showcasing a versatile toolkit that scares opponents no matter the starting position. His most recent victory ended with a swift and elegant checkmate, proving that creativity and fiery tactics go hand-in-hand for this master.

Psychological Warrior and Endgame Specialist

While most players might tilt after losses, Todor keeps his cool with a relatively low tilt factor of 12. Not to mention, he’s an endgame maestro, playing the endgame in over 80% of his games—a true strategist to the very last move.

In Summary

Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or the unpredictable Chess960, Todor Bonev (aka Benek77) embodies the spirit of a fierce competitor, a cunning strategist, and sometimes a sleepless night marauder who outplays opponents while the world sleeps.

Just remember: if you want to beat Todor, better bring your A-game — and maybe a cup of coffee for those late-night duels!