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Playing Since: 2024-05-15 (Active)

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Rapid: 2110
1W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2743
483W / 468L / 65D
Bullet: 2560
53W / 81L / 10D

FIDE Master benkoclub

Meet benkoclub, a chess virtuoso who proudly holds the esteemed title of FIDE Master. With a flair for the lightning-fast world of blitz chess, benkoclub has danced through thousands of games, proving that speed and precision can coexist—mostly!

Rating and Style

benkoclub’s blitz rating soared to an impressive peak of 2740 in April 2025, a level where pawns tremble and knights plot conspiracies. Bullet play isn’t left out either—hitting a peak of 2563 earlier, this player’s rapid games (though fewer) already showcase a solid 2110 rating.

Known for a strategic mind that averages around 80 moves per game, benkoclub is not in a hurry to rush decisions—except when the clock is ticking down. Their early resignation rate is a humble 0.43%, meaning rarely does benkoclub bow out before a fight. And with an astonishing 90% comeback rate when trailing, they truly embody the spirit of resilience.

Opening Repertoire

Opening secrets are benkoclub’s best-guarded treasures—classified under the legendary “Top Secret” umbrella, they've amassed nearly 800 blitz games here, winning just under half. Notably fearless, benkoclub dominates the Sicilian Najdorf Freak Attack and the Queen’s Gambit Declined Exchange Positional Line with a perfect 100% win record in their limited outings. Opponents beware!

Victories, Defeats & Rivalries

With over 416 wins spanning blitz games alone and a penchant for grinding out wins against lesser-rated foes (recording an impressive 73.5% win rate against them), benkoclub is a force to be reckoned with. Though no hero escapes losses, their longest winning streak of 9 games and surprisingly short longest losing streak of 8 show a rollercoaster of thrilling battles.

Amongst many foes, benkoclub holds a solid record against players such as hbmhbm with a 62.5% win rate, while other adversaries may find themselves completely outclassed (looking at you, chriswsh!).

Personality & Quirks

A psychological tilt factor of just 8 means benkoclub stays relatively cool even when the going gets tough—though the best time to lure them out for a match is around 10:00 AM sharp, proving early birds do catch the best moves!

A master of the endgame, benkoclub frequently drags battles to deep waters where strategy and patience win the day. And if you encounter them online, don’t be surprised if a thrilling comeback leaves you scratching your head—after all, 45.6% of the time benkoclub wins after losing a piece.

Game Highlights

In one of their recent blitz masterpieces, benkoclub crushed levski-sofia with clever tactical shots and a cool-headed finish, prevailing in a Reti Opening encounter that ended abruptly when the opponent couldn’t keep up.

Of course, not every day is a checkmate party: benkoclub faced a tough checkmate from supine98, reminding us that even masters stumble sometimes.

In Summary

benkoclub is a blend of speed, resilience, and top-tier skill wrapped in the official wrapper of a FIDE Master. Whether tearing through bullet or methodically outhustling opponents in blitz, this player’s journey is a fascinating tale of passion and precision with a hint of mystery – and, occasionally, a good-natured tilt.


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Overview of Recent Performance

You've been maintaining a strong performance in your blitz games with a solid win record and consistent rating trends. Your recent games show good fighting spirit and tactical awareness, especially in complex positions.

Strengths

  • Opening Knowledge: You demonstrate familiarity with popular openings such as the Catalan Opening, King’s Indian Defense, and Najdorf Variation of the Sicilian Defense. This helps you to quickly gain a stable or dynamic position early in the game.
  • Tactical Awareness: Your recent winning game against uviathqnad shows good tactical play and ability to convert a material advantage confidently.
  • Endgame Technique: In your win, you methodically pushed your passed pawns and utilized your rook effectively in the endgame. Keeping calm in these moments is important.
  • Resilience: Despite losses, your record is almost balanced with wins, showing strong competitive spirit and ability to come back.

Areas for Improvement

  • Preventing Tactical Oversights: Some of your losses, including those against players like Mastroskaki, involved tactical shots from your opponents. Focus on double-checking threats and blunders, especially in complicated middle-game situations.
  • Opening Consistency: Your win rates in certain openings like the Czech Defense (32%) and Amazon Attack (29%) are relatively low. Consider reviewing and refining your repertoire in these lines or choosing alternatives better suited to your style.
  • Time Management: Blitz games demand quick but accurate decision-making. Try to maintain steady time usage during the opening and middle game so that you have sufficient time to calculate in critical tactical moments.
  • Positional Awareness: The loss against Akshayraj Kore showed a need to improve understanding of positional concepts in the Modern Defense setups. Work on enhancing strategic plans that fit your openings and style.

Suggestions for Growth

  • Analyze recent losses to identify recurring tactical errors or positional misunderstandings and actively work on those via puzzles and annotated game reviews.
  • Expand your opening preparation focusing on lines where your win rate is below 40%, using chess resources or databases to find recommended plans and typical ideas.
  • Practice time control management with slower blitz or rapid games to build the habit of pacing moves, reducing time pressure in future blitz encounters.
  • Study endgame fundamentals regularly since your wins show good conversion skills—building upon this can give you a reliable edge in tight games.
  • Keep track of your rating trends and aim for steady improvement, especially focusing on the positive slopes in your one and twelve-month rating trends.

Summary

Your current strength adjusted win rate of about 51% is impressive at your playing level. With targeted refinement in openings, tactical awareness, and time management, you can continue to improve and gain confidence in your blitz games. Keep studying key themes in your chosen openings and incorporate regular tactical and endgame training to maintain upward momentum in your chess journey.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
BSWPaulsen 0W / 1L / 0D
elfangm2 1W / 1L / 0D
Milos Popovic 0W / 1L / 0D
leobispo83 0W / 0L / 1D
Bernardo Vainzoff Sztokbant 2W / 0L / 1D
miyoloko 1W / 1L / 0D
Ivan Kukushkin 0W / 1L / 0D
fbertona 2W / 1L / 0D
giorbinky 1W / 0L / 0D
gmimfmcm123 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Jack Mizzi 15W / 23L / 2D
x-5514111579 7W / 4L / 1D
Matthieu Saint-Guily 4W / 4L / 1D
salmonsandwich 4W / 5L / 0D
Max Farberov 4W / 3L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2560 2726 2110
2024 2446 2549
Rating by Year2024202527262446YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 177W / 154L / 23D 149W / 182L / 25D 82.4
2024 114W / 94L / 16D 95W / 118L / 11D 81.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 74 36 34 4 48.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 60 30 27 3 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 31 13 18 0 41.9%
Czech Defense 29 9 17 3 31.0%
Sicilian Defense 29 13 12 4 44.8%
French Defense: Advance Variation 28 10 17 1 35.7%
Amar Gambit 27 10 13 4 37.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 23 9 14 0 39.1%
Amazon Attack 18 5 13 0 27.8%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 17 10 7 0 58.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 17 3 13 1 17.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 13 7 5 1 53.9%
Amar Gambit 9 2 7 0 22.2%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 8 3 5 0 37.5%
King's Indian Attack 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 7 2 4 1 28.6%
Barnes Defense 6 2 2 2 33.3%
Döry Defense 6 3 1 2 50.0%
East Indian Defense 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 3
Losing 8 0