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JEB GUETTEY

Fonction_x Since 2025 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟
56.0%- 39.7%- 4.3%
Bullet 1309
595W 458L 25D
Blitz 1248
368W 264L 26D
Rapid 1469
422W 254L 56D
Daily 735
5W 8L 0D

Profile Summary: Jean Elisée Benny Guettey (Fonction_x)

Meet Jean Elisée Benny Guettey, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares resembles a rollercoaster ride—full of surprising twists, hard-fought victories, and a few humbling losses that only add to the legend. Known online as Fonction_x, Jean combines strategic insight with a flair for the unexpected, ensuring no game is ever boring.

Rating Highlights

  • Peak Bullet Rating: 365 (May 2025) - a rapid-fire mindset where speed meets some style.
  • Peak Rapid Rating: Majestic 574 (February 2025) - proving that sometimes slowing down makes you smarter.
  • Peak Blitz Rating: A cool 491 (April 2025) - lightning plays with calculated strikes.
  • Peak Daily Rating: 400 (March 2025) - steady and thoughtful, like a grandmaster brewing tea.

Playing Style & Strategy

Jean’s style is a curious blend of caution and chaos: with an average of almost 53 moves per win, patience is his friend, while his ability to bounce back is legendary—a comeback rate of 73.1%! His games are sprinkled with openings like the Englund Gambit, an unconventional choice that yields over 64% wins in Bullet and an impressive 78% in Rapid format. Clearly, Jean is not afraid to dance to his own beat.

White or Black, Jean’s win rates hover just above 50%, showing he's equally comfortable initiating or countering attacks. However, a minor tilt factor of 7 means sometimes the chess gods test his temper—just enough to keep things spicy.

Chess Chronicles

Despite fierce competition, Jean holds a commendable overall win record: 163 wins to 150 losses in Bullet, 89 wins to 69 losses in Rapid, and a near-even Blitz ledger. His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 12 games—proof that once the inspiration strikes, opponents beware! And the current winning streak is a promising 2 games, so watch out for his next move.

Sometimes, time works for him quite literally—his most recent victories came from opponents running out of time, a testament to his pressure tactics and clock management skills. Though his losses have come with painful checkmates, every defeat fuels his desire’s fire to improve.

Quirks & Fun Facts

  • Best time to challenge Jean? Around 11 AM — when his winning percentages soar like his morning coffee.
  • He has a soft spot for the Three Knights Opening, boasting a whopping 78% win rate in Bullet games.
  • Resign early? Not really Jean’s style — early resignations clock in only at 3.83%, showing he fights till the last pawn drops.

In a nutshell, Jean Elisée Benny Guettey is the kind of player who keeps his opponents guessing, his fans entertained, and himself continually striving towards chess greatness — all while occasionally unleashing a cheeky gambit or two!

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