Benjamin Aranda (aka Benjistriano)
Benjamin Aranda is a chess enthusiast who has journeyed through the rollercoaster world of rapid, blitz, daily, and even bullet chess with the persistence of a pawn aiming to become a queen. With his highest rapid rating reaching a respectable 1460 in 2020, Benjistriano shows steady passion for the game, although his ratings suggest that he might still be looking for his “checkmate” moment.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an almost ninja-like 100% Win Rate After Losing a Piece, Benjamin embodies the spirit of a true fighter, never giving up even when the odds are against him. His tactical awareness is highlighted by an impressive 61.25% comeback rate, proving that he’s always ready to turn the tide. Though the Endgame frequency sits around 49%, he clearly likes his games long enough to savor the struggle.
Favorites on the Board
In the openings arena, Benjamin seems to have a soft spot for the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with a win rate of ~59% in rapid games, and the Giuoco Piano Game, which gives him the comforting hum of Italian flair. His blitz games tell a similar story, where he dominates the Bishop's Opening and King's Pawn Opening with win rates above 50%, like a chef mastering his signature recipes.
Notable Stats & Quirks
- Longest Winning Streak: 9 games – because even Benjistriano can find his groove.
- Rated vs Casual Win Difference: a subtle 3.5%, so yeah, he’s still competitive no matter the opponent.
- Early Resignation Rate: 5.58% – sometimes even heroes fold early, probably preempting a sneaky trap.
- White pieces Win Rate: ~49%, and Black pieces: ~47% – not bad for a player who clearly loves both sides of the board.
On & Off the Clock
While Benjamin’s blitz rating peaked around 1001 and his rapid hover near 1100, bullet chess sweeps him into a whirlwind experience with limited games but a respectable max bullet rating of 802. Despite a slightly rocky recent spell, his volume of games—especially in rapid in 2024 with over 1000 games—shows dedication that would make even the most patient chess clock proud.
Psychological Profile
With a tilt factor of 10, Benjistriano experiences the usual emotional ups and downs—because who doesn’t after a brutal blunder or two? Yet, his 100% success rate after losing a piece tells us he fights through the frustration like a gladiator in the arena.
Fun Facts
Benjamin’s most recent opponents include players with usernames like bivinspac29 and mirza9801, proving he's battling in the wild chess jungles of the online world. And should you face him on a Friday or a Monday, expect roughly a 48–49% chance of coming out victorious, unless he’s on his 1 PM streak hour where his win rate climbs above 58%—is that coffee time or chess time? You decide.
In short, Benjamin Aranda isn't just a name on the leaderboard; he's a determined chess warrior, slowly but surely carving a path through the checkered battlefield, one game at a time.
