Overview
Bendeguz Bodrogi (username Hudijegszid) is an International Master, a sharp tactician and a crowd-pleaser on the online boards. Fond of creative openings and long, dramatic games, Bendeguz has carved a reputation as a Rapid specialist while regularly terrorizing opponents in Blitz and Bullet as well.
- Title: International Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Peak Blitz rating: 2722 on 2026-03-25
Career highlights
Bendeguz rose quickly through online play. A mix of daring opening choices and relentless endgame play helped reach a career peak in Blitz early in 2026. Along the way there were long winning streaks, dramatic comebacks, and a few unforgettable games that feature bold sacrifices and marathon endings.
- Consistent top performances in Blitz with several months above 2500
- Notable peak: 2722 Blitz rating, March 2026
- Remarkable comeback ability with a high comeback rate and strong play after losing material
Playing style and openings
Bendeguz mixes inventive opening choices with long-term pressure. Games tend to go deep, often trading sparks in the middlegame and testing opponents in complex endgames. Expect unconventional gambits and sharp sidelines when facing him.
- Favorite White systems: Amar Gambit, English Opening variations, Hungarian Opening
- Favorite Black setups: Caro-Kann Defense, Sicilian Accelerated Dragon, Australian Defense
- Known for long games - high average moves per decisive game
Sample opening notes and performance:
- Amar Gambit - many games and positive win rate in Blitz
- Caro-Kann Defense - strong results as Black across time controls
- Colle System - effective surprise weapon in fast time controls
Explore a brief opening performance trend:
Notable stats and streaks
Bendeguz combines volume with quality. Longest winning streak reached 13 games, and resilience shows in a high comeback rate. Games often feature many checks and careful endgame technique.
- Longest winning streak: 13
- Longest losing streak: 11
- High endgame frequency and long average decisive game length
- Strength adjusted win rate in Rapid is notably strong
Memorable game and study
Here is a short PGN excerpt to study Bendeguz's style. It illustrates patient development, a kingside buildup, and a classic tactical punch late in the middlegame.
Replay a representative game from the peak Blitz period:
View GameNotable opponents and community
Bendeguz has faced many opponents regularly. A frequent rival appears as a durable drawing machine in their head-to-heads. For more on frequent adversaries, check the profile of a top opponent below.
- Most-played opponent: Vince Gergő Turcsányi
- Other regulars include pzsombor90 and slow_robot
Quick facts & placeholders
- Username: Hudijegszid
- Preferred time control index: Rapid
- Peak Blitz stat: 2722 (2026-03-25)
- Try the interactive PGN above to see common middlegame motifs
Want a deeper dive? Use the chart and game links above for quick study and training. If you are preparing to face Bendeguz, brush up on the Amar Gambit and the Caro-Kann, and be ready for long endgames.