Benson2016

Benson2016 - The Relentless Tactician

Meet Benson2016, a chess player who's danced their way through thousands of games and a delight for any chess aficionado to watch! With a peak blitz rating soaring as high as 699 in September 2024 and a rapid peak of 716 in August 2023, Benson2016 has carved out a name on the battlefield of quick wits and sharper moves.

Known for an aggressive yet calculated style, they combine a 68.7% endgame frequency with an average game length of about 66 moves, proving patience is indeed a virtue – especially when aiming for checkmate. Benson2016's tactical awareness shines with a comeback rate north of 80%, showing a knack for clawing back from disadvantageous positions that would make even the calmest grandmaster nod in appreciation.

When facing opponents rated below, Benson2016’s win rate skyrockets to a fiery 77%, although the higher-rated competition tends to humble them a bit, reminding us even the best have their day. With a longest winning streak of 12 and an admittedly pesky longest losing streak capped at 11, resilience is the name of their game.

Blitz battles are their stomping ground, clocking over 7,600 games in brilliant splits of wins, losses, and draws so balanced it feels like a seesaw frozen in time. They tend to play with the energy of a caffeinated squirrel during evening hours, with top win percentages between 14:00 and 17:00 hours and an uncanny ability to perform their best at 3 AM – truly a night owl with a crush on the chessboard.

Not to be underestimated, their love for early resignation in losing positions is minimal (2.7%), preferring to fight till the last rook or bishop drops. Benson2016’s games often end with the sweet satisfaction of checkmate but also exhibit a fair share of time pressure victories, proving their nerve under fire.

Signature Play

With openings cloaked in secrecy ("Top Secret" according to the databases), Benson2016 keeps their opponents guessing and leaves spectators entertained. Their recent triumph against Jugram_Zabalance showcased a spectacular mating net in a tense blitz clash, ending in a flourish on move 32 with a Qh7# – chess poetry in its finest form.

Off the clock? Well, Benson2016’s online opponent list reads like a ‘who’s who’ with a slew of 100% win rates against challenge after challenge. If there was a trophy for “Most Persistent,” they’d win that too, possibly on time or by sheer guile.

In short: Benson2016 isn’t just playing chess—they’re living it, thriving in it, and occasionally making it look like a comedic battle of brains where the fun is as important as the victory.