Brendan Olson

Meet Brendan Olson (aka BOlson10) - The Chess Adventurer

Brendan Olson is a rapid and blitz chess enthusiast whose escapades on the 64 squares are nothing short of entertaining—and occasionally mystifying. Known in the chess community by his username, BOlson10, Brendan’s journey in competitive chess throughout 2025 reveals a player who is as persistent as he is unpredictable.

Rating and Performance Highlights

• Peaked at a rapid rating of 620 in April 2025, only to experience the fierce rollercoaster of May where it dipped to 216.
• Blitz-wise, his perfect win in his sole rated game earned him a steady 478 rating.
• Across rapid games, Brendan has battled in 77 matches with a record of 26 wins, 40 losses, and 11 draws. His blitz stats are simple but perfect for now: 1 win in 1 game.

Playing Style & Quirks

Brendan isn’t the kind to quit early all the time, but with a 20% early resignation rate, sometimes the fun ends before the snacks come out. Nonetheless, his style involves deep endgame battles about 55% of the time, with an average of 59 moves per win suggesting he loves a good long fight—and perhaps a little drama.

His tactical awareness is impressive: after losing a piece, he still manages a respectable ~34% win rate and, more importantly, has an 81% comeback rate overall. So don’t count him out if you grab one of his pawns!

Opening Choices — The King's Pawns and Friends

Ol’ Brendan favors the classic King's Pawn Opening, though his win rate there holds steady at 25%, proving that the oldest moves can still surprise (sometimes against him). But in the King's Pawn Opening King’s Knight Variation, he holds a proud 50% win rate, balancing attack and defense like a savvy chess ninja.

Other openings like the Petrov’s Defense, Sicilian Defense, and even the Englund Gambit make appearances, each with a respectable 50% success rate—suggesting Brendan enjoys variety and doesn't mind throwing curveballs... or accepting them.

Memorable Wins and Losses

Brendan's recent victories have involved brilliant checkmates and strategic resignations from his opponents—be it conquering maythumb123 by resignation or outmaneuvering Issacdagreat with a neat checkmate. But not every battle ends well; fierce matches against liz1234567a and romalosa2016 have tested his resilience, with losses reminding him that even the best have off days.

Fun Facts

• His best time to play? Around 1 PM—you'll find Brendan at his sharpest right after lunch, plotting world domination one pawn at a time.
• He has a tilt factor of 6, meaning a few bad moves might make him grumble, but never enough to drop the board in frustration.
• When playing against lower-rated opponents, Brendan dominates with almost 77% wins. Against higher-rated players, well... let’s just say he’s still gathering experience!

Whether you're a casual chess fan or a serious competitor, Brendan Olson’s games are a mix of unpredictability, stamina, and hearty battles that entertain all. Just don’t expect him to always stick to a script—like a true adventurer of the board, he thrives in the chaos.