Benito Potato: The Spuddy Grandmaster
Meet Benito Potato – or “BenitoPotato” to many – a chess virtuoso whose career has blossomed like a well‐nurtured tuber. Starting off in 2022 with modest ratings in rapid play, Benito’s journey has been one of steady growth and unexpected tactical sprouting. Like a resilient potato pushing through tough soil, his rapid game ratings have surged from a humble 381 to an impressive 1104 by 2025.
Not only does Benito flourish in the rapid format, but he digs into blitz and bullet modes with equal tenacity. His opening repertoire is as varied as the nutrients in rich soil – from the regal King’s Pawn and Caro Kann Defense to quirky choices like the Saragossa Opening – ensuring that every encounter is a chance to sprout new ideas and strategies.
With a longest winning streak of 11 games and a comeback rate of over 75%, our spud proves that even when a piece is lost (or a chip is cracked), he can pull himself together and root out victories. His games showcase a methodical approach in the endgame and a disciplined strategy in the opening stages that often leaves opponents wilted.
Benitopotato’s style is a delightful blend of precision and spontaneity – his average moves per win and loss illustrate a measured yet creative approach. The statistics even hint at his “tilt factor” being low, demonstrating that this potato remains cool under pressure, even when the chessboard heats up.
Whether battling on a brisk Saturday night or burning the midnight oil at hour zero, his winning percentages fluctuate with the time of day, much like a plant adjusting its leaves to soak up the right amount of sunlight. Every game is an opportunity for a new harvest of triumphs, as his performance data reveals notable success in both rapid and blitz contests.
In the fertile field of chess, Benito Potato has certainly grown his roots deep, proving that with patience, tactical awareness, and a little bit of spud magic, even the simplest seed can blossom into a true chess champion.
Hi BenitoPotato!
Great job keeping an active schedule and scoring several nice attacking wins. Below is a quick diagnosis of your recent play, followed by a practical improvement plan.
What you already do well
- Tactical awareness – the finish against blocksok (…Qg2#) shows you can spot mating nets when the opportunity appears.
- Active piece play – you rarely leave pieces passive; rook lifts and queen-side invasions feature in many victories.
- Fighting spirit – long games (e.g. versus mohan2998) prove you do not give up easily.
Your top improvement priorities
- King safety in the opening
In the loss to harishreddy1314 you pushed flank pawns and delayed development; White cracked you open with 22.Ne7+. Build the habit:- Develop minor pieces first, castle by move 10-12.
- Only touch flank pawns after the king is safe.
- Before any pawn move ask: “Does this open lines toward my king?”
- Blunder prevention & calculation depth
Most decisive swings (both for and against you) are 2-3-move tactics. Do 10-15 minutes of puzzles every day and use a C-C-T checklist (Checks, Captures, Threats) before you move. - End-game technique
Rook endings against mohan2998 slipped away because passed pawns were allowed to run. Study:- King & pawn vs. king fundamentals.
- Lucena / Philidor rook positions.
- “Rook behind the passed pawn” rule.
- A more grounded opening repertoire
Creative lines like 3.Qd3 (Sicilian) or 4.Nxe5 (Bishop’s Opening) often leave you defending early. Try one solid system in each branch for 30-40 games:- White – Italian Game (Giuoco Piano).
- Black vs 1.e4 – 1…e5 or Classical Sicilian.
- Black vs 1.d4 – Queen’s Gambit Declined.
- Clock management
Even winning positions can evaporate if you reach panic time. Play the first 8-10 opening moves quickly, then spend time during tactical confrontations – not on routine recaptures.
Illustrative moment
From your loss to harishreddy1314 (moves 17-24):
After 21.Rab1 the simple 21…Qxe4! trades queens and removes the attack – a good example of asking if a forcing simplification exists.
Useful stats
Your blitz peak: 978 (2024-10-10)
Four-week training blueprint
| Day | Focus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | 30 tactical puzzles + annotate one of your own games | 45-60 min |
| Tue / Thu | End-game study + two 15|10 rapid games | 60 min |
| Weekend | Opening review; play three rapid games using the new lines | 90 min |
Stick to the routine, and a 1300+ rating will follow sooner than you think. Keep enjoying the game and keep the questions coming – I’m here to help!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| yuri2a | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| starkxuchiha | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| uromogbo | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| mrz1975 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| cagebus | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| zolbergcarmona | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| ronan_12 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| rugunicak | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| chess_junior07 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| major4now | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| pbe007 | 28W / 32L / 3D | View Games |
| ZVECATKA69 | 8W / 4L / 1D | View Games |
| iulioni | 9W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| darekkop | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| sitchaddz | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 461 | 827 | 1286 | |
| 2024 | 927 | 1014 | 648 | |
| 2023 | 306 | 591 | 822 | |
| 2022 | 346 | 476 | 524 | 400 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 379W / 357L / 30D | 360W / 346L / 44D | 74.6 |
| 2024 | 590W / 543L / 55D | 569W / 551L / 59D | 71.9 |
| 2023 | 222W / 187L / 27D | 208W / 206L / 28D | 68.2 |
| 2022 | 159W / 155L / 40D | 165W / 160L / 41D | 64.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 530 | 252 | 239 | 39 | 47.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 339 | 155 | 160 | 24 | 45.7% |
| Australian Defense | 246 | 114 | 117 | 15 | 46.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 242 | 126 | 105 | 11 | 52.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 236 | 127 | 100 | 9 | 53.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 214 | 105 | 96 | 13 | 49.1% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 189 | 92 | 89 | 8 | 48.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 182 | 102 | 74 | 6 | 56.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 178 | 81 | 71 | 26 | 45.5% |
| Philidor Defense | 159 | 76 | 77 | 6 | 47.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| KGA: Hanstein Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 22 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Australian Defense | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 30.8% |
| Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 27.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Elephant Gambit | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 1 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |