Player Profile: burnzyben
Meet burnzyben, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as it is unpredictable. Known for an adventurous style and a win rate that fluctuates like an unreliable knight, burnzyben has shown flashes of brilliance primarily in Rapid formats, peaking at a respectable 655 rating in March 2022. Blitz and Bullet are more of a rollercoaster ride for this player, with peak ratings of 811 and 416 respectively — proving that speed is sometimes a friend, sometimes a foe.
With a tactical comeback rate of 73.33%, burnzyben certainly knows how to claw back from the brink of defeat, even if the losses sometimes outnumber the wins. Their longest winning spree stands at a confident 6 games, while the darker side holds a longest losing streak of 5 games. Most opponents are greeted warmly with a 66-71% win rate when the King's Pawn Opening and its Kings Knight Variation are unleashed, showing a preference for classical openings imbued with personal flair.
A Glimpse at Style & Statistics
- Average moves per win: ~48, so patience is definitely a virtue here.
- White vs Black win rate: A perfectly balanced 50/50 — no favoritism in colors.
- Early resignation rate: Low (5.04%), proving burnzyben fights until at least the sixth hour.
- Best playing hour: 4 AM, because what better way to confuse an opponent than catching them off guard in the witching hour?
Memorable Battles
On May 30th, 2025, burnzyben dazzled the online boards by winning two games with classic maneuvers in the King's Pawn Opening and the Ponziani Opening, the latter resulting in a swift checkmate that left opponents shaking their heads. A lost battle versus Samydod amid aggressive play showed that even the best warriors face setbacks — but with a tilt factor of 5%, burnzyben is as steady as they come.
Fun Fact
Despite fluctuating ratings, burnzyben's resilience and willingness to face down a stormy game makes them a player to watch, especially during those early morning games when focus is thin and caffeine runs thick.
Overall, burnzyben blends a strategic mind with a dash of unpredictability — a recipe that guarantees every game is a story worth telling.
