Benny-rex: The Blitz Beast and Late Game Strategist
Meet Benny-rex, a chess player whose journey through the ranks is as rollercoaster-ish as a knight on the board. Starting with humble blitz ratings hovering around 100 to 200 in early 2024, Benny-rex has dramatically improved, peaking at an impressive 639 rating in blitz by April 2025. While not your everyday grandmaster, Benny-rex's blitz games tell the story of a relentless warrior who battles on till the very last second—often winning on time!
Benny-rex isn't just about speed; this player has a knack for the endgame with a solid 65% endgame frequency and an average of 62 moves per win—so patience is a virtue here (and lots of coffee!). What’s particularly exciting is Benny-rex’s comeback rate of nearly 80%, showing that no lost piece or awkward rook placement can keep them down for long. Don't count them out, ever.
When it comes to openings, Benny-rex has favorite battlefields: the Van ’t Kruijs Opening shines brightest with a winning rate close to 57% in blitz, while the tricky King’s Fianchetto and Indian Game strategies keep opponents guessing. And if you catch Benny-rex playing daily games, expect near-perfect scoring with defense tactics like the Alekhine's Defense making surprise appearances.
Psychologically, our dear Benny-rex has a tilt factor of 10 —which is moderate—but with a habit of early resignation at times (5.35% rate), maybe even the great Benny-rex faces those “Houston, we have a problem” moments. Interestingly, their best time to strike is 10 AM, proving chess is a morning game before coffee spreads.
Here’s a fun fact: Benny-rex’s most recent victory was sealed with a crafty time win in a Van ’t Kruijs Opening Blitz match on May 31, 2025, after out-maneuvering their opponent for 63 intense moves. A classic example of patience paying off!
Their record speaks volumes about endurance and spirit:
- Blitz Wins: 2018, with an equal number of losses making every game a fresh new fight
- Daily Wins: 78 triumphs over 99 matches, showing great consistency in slower formats
- Bullet: Nearly balanced wins and losses, but that’s lightning speed for you!
- Rapid: Close to an even split, a battleground where strategy and speed wrestle for supremacy
Opponents beware: some fared poorly against Benny-rex, like the flawless 100% record against “bonightmare” and “drdraco64,” while others like “yolk1chess” have cracked the code, handing Benny-rex losses. But each game is a lesson, and Benny-rex’s resume is a textbook in resilience.
To sum it up, Benny-rex is the player who might not always win by quick checkmate, but will outlast you in time control chaos, spring a comeback when least expected, and keep your king on edge well into the endgame marathons. Never underestimate the cunning of this chess rex!
“In the kingdom of chess, Benny-rex rules with patience, perseverance, and a pinch of time pressure magic.”
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| badassbigbrother | 53W / 10L / 1D | View Games |
| fuziafinja | 27W / 10L / 0D | View Games |
| ominousseverus | 11W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| munay45678 | 2W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| notcara | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 337 | 579 | 415 | 1042 |
| 2024 | 198 | 308 | 472 | 936 |
| 2023 | 172 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 733W / 690L / 89D | 718W / 720L / 71D | 66.8 |
| 2024 | 747W / 662L / 100D | 679W / 725L / 100D | 61.2 |
| 2023 | 4W / 11L / 3D | 11W / 6L / 1D | 63.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 709 | 334 | 329 | 46 | 47.1% |
| Modern Defense with | 586 | 275 | 277 | 34 | 46.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 527 | 283 | 218 | 26 | 53.7% |
| Reti Opening | 324 | 149 | 156 | 19 | 46.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 257 | 93 | 146 | 18 | 36.2% |
| Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation | 177 | 71 | 94 | 12 | 40.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 112 | 60 | 48 | 4 | 53.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 105 | 56 | 44 | 5 | 53.3% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 104 | 51 | 44 | 9 | 49.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 104 | 51 | 46 | 7 | 49.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reti Opening | 32 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 78.1% |
| Alekhines Defense | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Reti Opening Black Mustang Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Van Geet Opening | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Indian Game Fantasy Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Indian Game | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhines Defense Maroczy Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Grob Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 136 | 62 | 70 | 4 | 45.6% |
| Modern Defense with | 114 | 61 | 52 | 1 | 53.5% |
| Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation | 34 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 44.1% |
| Reti Opening | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 38.9% |
| Alekhines Defense | 18 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 27.8% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening Catalan Formation | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening Slav Formation | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Reti Opening Black Mustang Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening Symmetrical Variation | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening Sicilian Invitation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reti Opening | 219 | 102 | 94 | 23 | 46.6% |
| Alekhines Defense | 163 | 79 | 69 | 15 | 48.5% |
| Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation | 41 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 46.3% |
| Alekhines Defense Maroczy Variation | 33 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 48.5% |
| Van Geet Opening | 33 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 48.5% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 31 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 48.4% |
| Indian Game | 28 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Reti Opening Black Mustang Defense | 27 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 48.1% |
| Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation | 25 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 24.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 40.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 3 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |