Petar Benkovic: The International Master of Mystery and Moves
Meet Petar Benkovic, known in the chess realms as benko_008, a cunning International Master whose games are as captivating as a well-brewed cup of coffee on a Monday morning. Starting from humble beginnings in 2017 with a blitz rating stuck at 1200, Petar executed a rapid ascent up the ranks faster than you can say "checkmate," smashing barriers to soar beyond 2480 in blitz by 2024.
Petar’s playing style is a delightful mix of endurance and brilliance, boasting an incredible comeback rate of over 91%—because losing pieces just means a new opportunity to keep opponents on their toes. In fact, after losing a piece, Petar’s win rate is a perfect 100%, proving that setbacks only fuel his tactical genius. With an average game length nudging close to 78 moves for wins, this player prefers an epic battle full of twists and turns rather than a quick, quiet surrender.
When it comes to openings, Petar prefers the secret sauce—aptly labeled "Top Secret"—dominating over 600 blitz games with a winning rate north of 60%. The same strategy applies to rapid and bullet formats too, making opponents sweat over the mystery of what move comes next.
Off the board, Petar enjoys demolishing foes consistently, with a total blitz record boasting 370 wins against 173 losses and 66 draws. Against some familiar rivals like cy_alt1 and a_fat_penguin, he flaunts win rates approaching 90% or better — it's clear these are not friendly sparring partners!
Psychologically, Petar has a modest tilt factor of 11, so expect the occasional surprised face, but nothing that breaks the relentless focus. Fun fact: Petar’s best playing hours are around noon and early afternoon, unlocking win rates as high as 84%. So if you ever want to challenge benko_008, maybe avoid lunch time!
Whether it's rapid-fire blitz or thoughtful daily games, Petar Benkovic blends resilience, mystery, and a dash of humor into the art of chess. Watch out world, this IM isn't just playing the game — he's rewriting the playbook.