FIDE Master benthat: The Blitz Bard of the Board
Meet benthat, a FIDE Master whose chess journey reads like the ultimate underdog story... with a blitz clock ticking! Starting from humble beginnings with a blitz rating just shy of 1000 in 2021, benthat exploded onto the scene, smashing through the 2500 barrier by 2025—a feat that would make even grandmasters raise an eyebrow.
Known for an intriguing blend of resilience and tactical wizardry, benthat's games are a rollercoaster of fierce comebacks and calculated risks. With a staggering 79.57% comeback rate and an almost mythical 99.59% win rate after losing a piece, this player turns blunders into brilliance more times than a magician pulling rabbits from hats.
Speaking of magic, benthat’s Bullet chess prowess tells tales of lightning-fast fingers and an 81% win rate against opponents in games that last no longer than your morning coffee break. Blitz is their playground, with over 3000 games played and a complex record of wins, losses, and draws that shows an unyielding love for the wild and woolly side of chess.
Precision meets persistence: average games range around 65 moves, proving that while benthat loves speed, there's strategy deep in the trenches. Whether playing White with a slightly more favorable 50.74% win rate or Black where surprises abound, benthat likes to keep opponents on their toes.
Psychologically, benthat flips the script on tilt—only 20 out of 100—and has a penchant for dramatic finishes rather than early resignations. They’re not just a player; they’re a showman who thrives in complex endgames (which happen over 67% of their matches).
Off the board, benthat enjoys a handy caffeine fix during late-night sessions, which is evident by an impressive 100% win rate around 2 PM and a lethal 85% early-morning strike at 9 AM. Although the 7 AM slot might still be a work in progress (0% win rate), every chess warrior has their kryptonite!
Opponents beware: benthat has faced a smorgasbord of challengers, some even multiple times, with mixed fortunes. But watch closely if you're luckycriminal or skrzypek1—both have experienced a 100% defeat rate against benthat’s tactical storm.
In short, benthat isn’t just playing chess—they're living it, dazzling fans one rapid, blitz, or bullet game at a time, wielding the board like a chess gladiator who never gives up and always keeps you guessing.