benkhoudhamza

Profile Summary: benkhoudhamza

Meet benkhoudhamza, the chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares resembles a rollercoaster ride more than a calm cruise. With a peak rapid rating nudging just above 1000 in late 2024, this player is steadily carving out a niche as a resilient combatant in the online chess arena.

Known for an uncompromising love of the Queen's Pawn Opening, benkhoudhamza boasts a respectable 53% win rate here, proving a knack for controlling the center right out of the gate. The Philidor Defense and King's Pawn Opening show mixed results—because every hero has a kryptonite, right?

Playing Style & Strengths

• Endgame frequency: Plays through to the bitter end in roughly 62% of games, showing stamina and patience.
• Comeback master: Has a remarkable 74% comeback rate, turning near-defeat scenarios into victories. Don't count them out when a piece hits the dust!
• White advantage: With a solid 54% win rate playing white, it's clear they enjoy setting the pace and leveraging the first-move initiative.
• Average moves: Longer average games (~58 moves to win) suggest a thoughtful, strategic approach rather than quick-fire bullet blunders.

Quirks & Trivia

⚠️ Beware the tilt! With a tilt factor of 5, a bad loss might see benkhoudhamza double down, shaking the virtual chessboard in frustration (figuratively, of course).

Their best time to play? Around 11:00 AM — prime brainpower hour for delivering that classic checkmate.

Despite a few rough patches (a current losing streak of 5 games, we've all been there), benkhoudhamza shines particularly against some opponents, boasting 90%+ win rates over multiple encounters with certain challengers. Some opponents may never want a rematch!

Recent Adventures

In their latest victory, benkhoudhamza executed a swift checkmate in a Queen's Pawn Opening battle (full game here), showcasing clever piece coordination and relentless pressure.

Not every match ends perfectly; a recent defeat by checkmate on May 30, 2025, reminds us that even the best falter occasionally (see the game here).

Fun Fact

When facing higher-rated foes, benkhoudhamza's win rate drops significantly, but when matched with peers or lower-rated players, they often seize the day — a classic mixture of humility and tenacity!

Whether cruising through rapid matches or dabbling in daily chess with a stellar 1200 peak rating, one thing is clear: benkhoudhamza is in for the long strategic haul, with a flair for dramatic comebacks and a love for the game's rich complexity. Stay tuned for the next checkmate masterpiece (or hilarious blunder)!