benjo ignacio

Benjo Ignacio: The Chess Crusader with a Twist

Meet Benjo Ignacio, a blitz battler who’s seen the 64 squares from all angles and come out swinging—if sometimes with a smirk! His chess journey is like a rollercoaster, filled with exciting highs and humbling lows, but always played with heart and a dash of humor.

Rating Rollercoaster & Gaming Grit

Benjo's blitz rating started strong in 2021 with a respectable 1117 max, but the real grind began in 2024 and 2025 where he clocked over 1,800 games. Though his rating dipped to a steady mid-500s, his determination didn't waver. After all, who needs a perfect record when you can have 508 wins and an almost equal number of fiery losses? His rapid games paint a slightly kinder picture hovering around 1100, proving that patience sometimes wins out over speed.

Playing Style: The Comeback Kid

Benjo has an average winning move count of 53, indicating he's not shy about a lengthy battle. Showing remarkable resilience, he pulls off comebacks about 68% of the time, and his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%—because who said a lost pawn can't be a plot twist? He's patient in endgames and doesn’t quit early, with a low early resignation rate of just 2%.

Psychological Quirks & Timing Tactics

A self-confessed tilt factor of 13 means Benjo gets a bit feisty when the odds turn against him, but that doesn't stop him from playing like a champ. He prefers to strike when the clock shows 11 AM, 2 AM, or 22 PM, times when his win rate peaks above 53%. Evidently, Benjo is either an early riser or a night owl—or maybe just playing chess during the witching hour for extra drama!

Opponents Beware!

Benjo has faced thousands of opponents, some becoming regular rivals—wave25 tops that list with nine lengthy encounters. His win rate varies dramatically, but one thing’s sure: when he wins, he celebrates loudly (or at least with a victorious emoji). He's got a mysterious affinity for "Top Secret" openings—probably because no one’s quite cracking his code.

Beyond the Board

Off the board, Benjo might be the type who laughs at his blunders and calls it “strategic misdirection.” He’s not just in it for wins but for the thrill of each match, the stories they create, and the endless quest to prove that even when losing, there’s always a next move.

In short, Benjo Ignacio is proof that chess is not only about kings and queens but about the character and colorful spirit behind the pieces.