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!
