Benniasaurus

Benniasaurus: The Chess Predator

In the vast ecosystem of the chessboard, Benniasaurus stalks their prey with prehistoric patience and a cunning as sharp as a dinosaur's claw. Emerging on the competitive scene in 2023 with a rapid rating hatchling of 593, Benniasaurus quickly evolved, reaching a peak rapid rating of 975 that same year. Although recent years have seen some ups and downs with a current rapid rating hovering in the mid-800s, this player's game is anything but extinct.

Known for ancient yet effective strategies, Benniasaurus favors the Scotch Game and various Scandinavian defenses—openings as well-adapted and enduring as the very fossils inspiring their moniker. Their highest win rates crawl around these variations, boasting a mighty 63% in the Scotch Game and mid-50s to high-50s in multiple Scandinavian variations.

When it comes to rhythm, this dino's claws come alive especially on the weekends, with peak win rates soaring over 70% on Saturdays and Sundays—prime time for their hunting grounds. Even the early hours look promising, with a staggering 75% win rate at 1 AM, suggesting Benniasaurus might be a nocturnal predator on the prowl.

Not one to abandon a nest easily, Benniasaurus rarely resigns early (just over 3% early resignation), often dragging out battles with an average of 62 moves per win. Their tenacity can be fierce: with a comeback rate of over 68% and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, this player embodies resilience that would make any T-Rex proud.

On the psychological front, Benniasaurus shows a modest tilt factor of 6—just enough to remind us even ancient beasts can have their off days—but they're quick to recover. They wield White pieces with slightly more success (56% win rate) but never underestimate their black—the primordial shade where victories still strike at nearly half the time.

Opponents beware! Benniasaurus has earned a reputation for crushing less-adapted rivals with a fossil fuelled ferocity, and with a longest winning streak of 7 games, this dinosaur is far from extinct in the world of chess.