benlecool

Player Profile: benlecool

Meet benlecool, a chess warrior whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Starting with humble beginnings and a Bullet rating just north of 500 in late 2020, benlecool has climbed the ranks to reach impressive peaks: a Rapid rating of 1391 in May 2025, a Blitz high of 1203 in April 2022, and a Bullet best of 1200 back in April 2022. Daily games? Sure, with a peak at 1056 – because sometimes, slow and steady does win the race (or the game).

Style & Stats

Known for a fascinatingly mysterious opening repertoire nicknamed "Top Secret", benlecool has proved adept at navigating the murky waters of rapid and blitz play, boasting win rates of around 53% in Rapid and 52% in Blitz – solid enough to keep opponents on their toes. Bullet play sees a slightly better win rate at 54%, showing benlecool’s speed chess prowess. Early resignations are rare (just 1.6%), signaling a fighter who refuses to surrender without a battle.

With an endgame frequency at nearly 58%, benlecool truly enjoys the final stretch of the game, hanging around complex endgames longer than your average chess player. The average moves per win (about 57) and loss (about 60) reflect some lengthy, hard-fought duels where every pawn push and knight hop matters.

Battle Highlights

benlecool’s best time to bring their A-game is bright and early at 6 AM, dawn breaks and so do the defenses of many opponents. Fun fact: the longest winning streak sits proudly at 21 games, a testament to a streaky but determined competitor, while the longest losing streak is a modest 13, proving resilience is part of the arsenal.

Notable opponents include tonyhockey14, whom benlecool has faced 20 times with a staggering 100% win record – some rivalries are clearly one-sided! Among a slew of other adversaries, benlecool pairs a surprisingly high comeback rate (73%) with a low one-sided loss rate (4.3%), showing a knack for fightbacks and avoiding walking into one-way traps.

Recent Triumphs

In the latest battles, benlecool demonstrated their finesse in the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation, securing a neat victory over IkkitySplit by resignation in June 2025, sealing the deal in a tight 16-move game.

Personality & Fun

Whether it’s blitz, rapid, or bullet, benlecool keeps cool under pressure – so cool, in fact, that “benlecool” might also be a lifestyle choice. Their psychological tilt factor is reasonably low (13), meaning they rarely let frustrations spoil their focus, though every now and then the chess gods send a stubborn losing streak to challenge even their calm.

Summary: If grandmaster-level genius is a highway, benlecool is still joyriding down the thrilling ramps and scenic routes, collecting wins, learning from losses, and above all, keeping chess entertaining and cool.

For live updates, check their recent games on Chess.com and follow the ascent!