Benjamin Arvola Notkevich - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Benjamin Arvola Notkevich, a chess Grandmaster whose blitz skills sparkle brighter than a queen on an open file. Known on the virtual battlefield as josemourinho2020, Benjamin's rating ceiling soared to a blistering 2707 in February 2021 — a numeric tribute to his lightning-fast tactical wizardry and ice-cold nerves.
From Pawns to Grandmaster
Benjamin earned the glorious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, placing him among the elite few who make the chessboard their playground and their opponent's dreams their nightmare. With a blitz win rate nudging 55%, he plays a beautiful, aggressive style that often forces opponents to resign early — about 2% of the time, he gracefully bows out, probably saving both players from unnecessary heartbreak.
Style and Prowess
Known for his dogged endgame skills (with a remarkable 80% of games going deep down the rabbit hole), Benjamin's average win and loss games extend beyond 78 moves — proof that he loves his chess marathons long and hard. White pieces? He's a nearly 59% winner with those; black pieces? Close enough at 50%. Not bad when you consider opponents are throwing everything at him, trying to crack his fortress.
Stats and Streaks
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games. That’s like a hot streak at the chess table that not even a caffeine-fueled pundit could predict.
- Blitz Win-Loss-Draw Record: 151-100-25 — a testament to his fighting spirit in fast games.
- Rapid Performance: Still warming up, but fierce nonetheless with a peak of 2180 rating.
Favorite Openings and Opponents
Benjamin’s favorite opening strategy is literally Top Secret — we suspect he’s either a chess James Bond or has a few hidden tricks locked beyond the basics. On his most-played opponents list, he has a knack for facing tpros 20 times, maintaining a respectable 65% win rate against them.
The Psychological Edge
With a tilt factor of just 7, Benjamin knows how to keep his cool, even when pieces disappear unexpectedly. His best time to play? Around 11:00 AM — so set your alarms if you want to avoid him at his peak!
Recent Battles
His latest recorded triumph came on October 19, 2021, where playing White, he routed HighestGorilla in a swift resignation victory after 26 strategic moves in a French Defense – St. George Defense showdown. But even Grandmasters have off days; on the same evening, he fell to gmatingo by resignation after a long duel in a Queens-Pawn Opening, notching the age-old lesson that chess is a game of infinite surprises.
Conclusion
Whether blitz or rapid, whether conquering meters-long opening lines or fighting the bitter endgame wars, Benjamin Arvola Notkevich stands tall—both humble and formidable. With a name that might take a few tries to pronounce, his chess legacy is crystal clear: a Grandmaster who plays with flair, determination, and just the right amount of cheeky mystery.