Arben Vila

Arben Vila - The Grandmaster of Persistence

Meet Arben Vila, aka bennyboy19, a chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a thrilling chess marathon—long, strategic, and sprinkled with just enough blunder to keep things interesting. With a blitz rating bouncing between the low 900s and a peak of 1710, Arben proves that it’s not just the rating, but the passion and resilience that define a true player.

Arben’s chess timeline reads like a blockbuster saga: starting his blitz wars in 2017 with a modest 969 rating, to hitting the mid-1500s in later years, and waging thousands of battles across Bullet, Rapid, Daily, and Blitz formats. His Bullet max rating of 1322 and a steady love for the Philidor Defense (his secret weapon) show his knack for classic, solid openings that baffle opponents and rack up wins.

Stats and Style

• Blitz Games Played: Over 20,000 with a win percentage close to 52%
• Favorite Openings: Philidor Defense and King's Pawn variations dominate his repertoire, earning him solid win rates beyond 50%.
• Playing Style: Boasts a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece - clearly, a master of comebacks! His Endgame Frequency is an impressive 75.83%, showing his patience and skill when the battlefield narrows.
• Longest Winning Streak: 14 games - who said streaks aren’t made of steel?
• Tactical Awareness: With a comeback rate near 89%, Arben’s resilience is his superpower. He rarely succumbs to one-sided losses, with just 2.8% recorded.

Chess Life Highlights

Playing mainly under the username bennyboy19, Arben has felt the thrills of victory and the sting of loss more times than he can count. On May 30th, 2025, he achieved a glorious checkmate victory in a live blitz game playing the Philidor Defense, showcasing his strategic depth and tenacity.

Fun Facts

• Arben’s “Tilt Factor” is a humble 14, which in chess terms means he can keep his cool even when the heat is on—a rare trait for such a fierce competitor.
• He’s diagnosed with a “Chronic Comeback Syndrome” – he just doesn’t know how to quit when the going gets tough!
• Preferential playing hours? Not really. Arben’s win rates are impressively balanced across all hours and days, so he’s always ready to take on a challenge anytime.

Whether blitzing with lightning speed or weaving through complex endgames, Arben Vila keeps showing the chess world that passion, perseverance, and a good opening repertoire can keep the game fun and victory possible—even when the odds aren’t always in his favor.