Benjamin Tereick IM

Benjamin Tereick (aka Bentery)

International Master Extraordinaire

Benjamin Tereick, affectionately known in the online arenas as Bentery, is no ordinary chess player. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Benjamin has honed a sharp tactical mind that has dazzled opponents across numerous blitz and bullet battles. With a peak blitz rating touching nearly 2600, Bentery proves that speed doesn't sacrifice strategy.

Playing Style and Strengths

Bentery’s games are a thrilling spectacle of precision and resilience. Known for an 81.86% comeback rate, Benjamin is nothing if not a fighter—never one to throw in the towel easily, despite a pesky 0.37 early resignation rate that suggests occasionally, Bentery might just know when it’s time to quit… for now.

With an average of 70+ moves per win and a high frequency of endgames (nearly 80%), his battles often resemble epic sagas where only the keenest strategic maneuvering wins the day. White pieces give Bentery a slight edge with a 58.49% win rate—because who doesn’t like going first?

Opening Repertoire: The Top Secret Weapon

When asked about his openings, Benjamin’s favorite answer might as well be "Top Secret," as his performance there boasts a solid 55.37% win rate from more than 9,800 blitz games! Nevertheless, a few recognizable favorites sneak in: the French Defense Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation and French Exchange Variation where Bentery shines with about 66-69% win rates.

Competition and Records

Over a career with thousands of games recorded, Bentery has amassed a staggering 5591 wins in blitz and 877 wins in bullet chess, often battling longer than a Netflix series with over a hundred moves in his wins. This player’s endurance is outstanding, especially when fast ticking clocks threaten to roll over.

His recent victories include spectacular checkmates and daring positional sacrifices, while the rare losses only fuel his comeback fire. In fact, Bentery’s tactical awareness allows turning losing positions around over half the time, a testament to nerves of steel and deep calculating prowess.

Quirks and Fun Facts

Bentery’s psychological profile reveals a tilt factor score of 10—which basically means he’s about as cool under pressure as an iced latte in a snowstorm. But watch out around 1 AM, his best time to play, when the chessboard lights up with seemingly magical moves that force opponents to rethink their life choices.

His favorite days to play? Wednesdays and Sundays, statistically lending him the highest win rates—so perhaps that’s when the stars align or the coffee tastes just right.

Summary

Whether blitz or bullet, Benjamin Tereick, aka Bentery, is a chess warrior who blends sharp preparation, stamina, and uncanny comeback skills into a near-unstoppable force. He considers his opening repertoire a classified dossier, his playstyle a calculated rollercoaster, and his victories sweet reminders that even the clock can be outfoxed.

In the world of chess, Bentery is that rare mix of strategist and speedster—a player opponents pray to encounter only in their dreams.