Ban Lan

Ban Lan (aka benlawnye) - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire

Meet Ban Lan, the rapid-fire tactician whose chess rating stats suggest a rollercoaster ride with all the thrills but none of the safety belts. Starting 2023 rocking a Rapid rating just above 200, Ban Lan quickly soared to a peak of 291 by June — a meteoric rise fueled by sharp moves and just enough luck to keep things interesting.

In Blitz and Bullet formats, Ban Lan also shows a penchant for exciting extremes. Their Blitz peak rating hit an impressive 562, only to drop swiftly—like a rollercoaster’s first big plunge—reminding us all that speed chess is not for the faint-hearted. Bullet play tells a similar tale, maxing out at 426 but averaging a modest 340, definitely a player who wears their heart on their sleeve (or maybe just their crazy time management skills).

Playing Style & Stats Highlights

• Average moves per win: about 44. That’s akin to a slow drip of tension before the checkmate hammer falls.
• Losses typically end sooner, averaging just 35 moves — seems like Ban Lan knows when to cut their losses and regroup.
• Win rates show a 50% success with White, and a respectable 37.5% with Black pieces. Black pieces aficionados, rejoice!
• Early resignation rate: 22.22%. Sometimes it’s just better to pack it up early and save the drama.

Ban Lan’s knack for comebacks is no joke — with a comeback rate near 43%, they’ve clawed their way back from material losses and position scrambles more than once. But watch out for tilt; their tilt factor is 3, indicating an occasional emotional reaction to the chaos of the chess battlefield.

Notable Triumph: June 30, 2023 Checkmate Masterstroke

Perhaps Ban Lan’s pièce de résistance was delivering a swift checkmate against kiranchills in a live match that showcased strategic finesse, patience, and a killer instinct. The final move (Rxe8#) was as satisfying as a perfectly brewed cup of tea.

Rivalries & Anecdotes

Most battles have been fought against a handful of recurring adversaries like kiranchills and bld92, with a mixed bag of results. Ban Lan holds a neat 50% win record versus kiranchills but absolutely dominates others like youjustsuc and apocolypse978 with a perfect 100% win rate—guess these opponents better watch their backs.

Peak Performance Timing

According to the stats, Ban Lan's best time to play is around 8 PM — clearly when the mental gears align and the queen starts dancing. Game on!

Fun Fact

If chess were a soap opera, Ban Lan’s matches would be full of twists, turns, and dramatic resignations sprinkled with triumphant checkmates. Whether it’s rapid, blitz, or bullet, expect action, suspense, and a dash of unpredictability.

In summary: Ban Lan isn’t just a player; they’re a chess experience. So strap in and enjoy the show.