Bence Szabó IM

Bence Szabó - The International Master Known as FitnessBen

Meet Bence Szabó, an International Master (IM) by FIDE standards, whose chess prowess is as intriguing as his delightful username, FitnessBen. With a brain finely tuned for strategy and a love for the chaos of blitz and bullet, Bence has danced through thousands of games, proving that the knight’s tricky jumps and queen’s sweeping moves can be mastered with some wit and a pinch of charm.

From humble beginnings in daily chess with a peak rating of 1941, Bence has exploded into the rapid-fire worlds of blitz and bullet, boasting peak blitz and bullet ratings of 2730 and 2716 respectively — not bad for someone who probably thinks a rook is only useful on the board and not in a fitness gym.

Over the years, Bence has accumulated an astounding 1989 wins in blitz, 258 wins in rapid, and a jaw-dropping 4443 wins in bullet chess — he’s clearly the Usain Bolt of fast-paced board battles. His win rates are impressive: around 57% in blitz, an astonishing 82% in rapid, and over 54% in bullet. Those numbers say one thing — if chess were a sport, Bence would probably have a few trophies and quite possibly a protein shake named after him.

In the arena of openings, Bence likes to keep things mysterious, predominantly employing what appears to be his “Top Secret” opening, which boasts a solid 57.17% win rate in blitz and an even sharper 82.26% in rapid games. But when he’s feeling adventurous, he’s dabbled successfully in classics like the Reti Opening, King's Fianchetto, and the Caro-Kann Defense – each with a perfect record of wins out of a handful of games, proving that he’s not just a one-trick knight.

Psychologically, Bence has a tilt factor of 27, meaning he might get a little steamed after a loss, but his comeback rate of nearly 69% shows he pulls himself up by his metaphorical bootstraps faster than you can say "checkmate." Fun fact: his best time of day to play is at 7 AM — so he’s probably got the freshest brain and stiffest opening moves before most of us have even had coffee.

Whether it’s grueling bullet duels, blitz showdowns, or methodical rapid contests, Bence Szabó is a chess aficionado with the skill, style, and stamina to keep his opponents on their toes. His games end most often by resignation or checkmate, and his longest winning streak sits impressively at 32 games — clearly, once he’s hot, it’s hard to cool him down.

Most recent noteworthy performance:
On June 3rd, 2025, FitnessBen elegantly dismantled his opponent with a checkmate in a Rapid Reti Opening game, showcasing his tactical brilliance and razor-sharp timing.

In summary, Bence Szabó isn’t just a chess player; he’s an electric combination of calculation, speed, and just enough swagger to make the game both an art and a sport. Whether you’re facing him over the board or online, prepare for a challenging opponent who can outthink, outmaneuver, and outlast most foes — and might just make you smile with his style while doing it.