Brendan Pitic

Brendan Pitic — The Cunning Mind Behind "brennetv123"

Meet Brendan Pitic, a player whose blitz games resemble a thrilling rollercoaster ride—full of dizzying highs and occasional, character-building lows. Sporting a peak blitz rating of 529 (achieved triumphantly in January 2024), Brendan shows a gritty dedication to the rapid-fire chess world, battling through 123 blitz games with a nearly even split of 58 wins and 55 losses. If chess were poker, Brendan would be the master of the bluff, with a Top Secret opening repertoire that keeps opponents guessing and often scratching their heads.

Notorious for a longest winning streak of 6 games and currently riding a hot streak of 5 wins (talk about momentum!), Brendan's tenacity is apparent. Although the longest losing streak stretched out to a humbling 7 games, he bounces back with the resilience of a true chess warrior, never tilting for long (tilt factor is a modest 7%).

Style and Strategy

A strategic early resigner only about 8.5% of the time, Brendan prefers to tussle in the endgame, where he shines in 65.9% of his battles. His games tend to be long adventures—with wins averaging nearly 70 moves—showcasing patience and deep tactical awareness (75% comeback rate after setbacks!). Interestingly, his win rate as White stands at a neat 50%, while Black proves a bit tougher at 43%. Perfectly balanced, or simply mysterious?

Rapid Adventures

While Brendan’s love affair with rapid chess is comparatively brief (only 6 games so far), it’s clear he’s testing the waters, scoring a win rate of 33.3%. No doubt rapid rating will be the next frontier to conquer.

Rivalries and Records

Among Brendan's most frequent sparring partners, "mrstene" has made up 20 serious duels — a worthy opponent given Brendan's solid 65% win rate against them. Others like "saifallah12" and "thomasgonnet" have been dispatched with clean 100% win rates, adding feathers to his chess cap. Yet some pesky foes such as "minkchief" and "carlopineda13" remain undefeated against him, proving there's always room for growth.

Memorable Victory

On January 12, 2024, Brendan delivered a classic checkmate against the cunning "saifallah12," showcasing the rarely seen flair of the French Defense, Queen's Knight Variation. The final position saw a queen and bishop combo sealing the deal — elegant and ruthless!

Fun Fact

Brendan’s best time to play? Noon sharp. Perhaps fueled by lunch or the siren call of mid-day coffee, his win rate between 12 PM and 1 PM is an impeccable 100%. Clearly, timing is everything.

In short, Brendan Pitic aka "brennetv123" is the epitome of an enthusiastic chess fighter — blends strategic patience with a dash of unpredictability, and keeps opponents on their toes with his mysterious opening choices. The chessboard is his playground, and every game a story.