Samson Benen FM

Samson Benen, FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Samson Benen, the chess warrior known to some by the fearsome username losersgame. Don't let the name fool you—this FIDE Master has been crushing pawns and dreams alike since 2018.

Rating & Triumphs

Samson's rating journey reads like an epic novel, starting modestly around 2000 and skyrocketing to a fiery 2246 in the daily format by mid-2025. In Blitz, Samson sizzled up to an electrifying 2547 and showed some rapid-fire skills with a peak Rapid rating of 2637 back in 2021.

Peak Ratings:

• Daily: 2246 (June 2025)
• Blitz: 2547 (Nov 2023)
• Rapid: 2637 (May 2021)

Playing Style and Quirks

Known for their resilience, Samson sports a comeback success rate of nearly 84%, which means giving up is not in the dictionary (unless it’s an early resignation rate of 3.28%—hey, even legends take coffee breaks). Their games tend to stretch long and hard, with average winning games lasting around 66 moves. Endgame aficionados, rejoice: Samson loves the long haul with a 73% endgame frequency.

With white pieces, they win about 53% of the time, and with black, it’s just a tad better—53.4%. Clearly, Samson is comfortable no matter the color, but the opening repertoire is where the real magic happens.

Opening Choices that Make Opponents Cry

Samson specializes in the Nimzo Indian Defense with 100% win rate in multiple sharp variations like the Fischer and Samisch lines. The Ruy Lopez Jaenisch Gambit is another favorite, scoring a perfect 100% in a handful of games.

If you fancy complicated positions, facing Samson's choice of the Indian Game Black Knights Tango or the Benoni Defense Modern King's Pawn Line will test your mettle.

Wins, Losses, and a Dash of Humor

With 1339 wins in Blitz against 1001 losses and a surprisingly neat 30 wins to 1 loss in Daily, Samson could teach a masterclass on not just winning but not losing... often. Their longest winning streak? A dizzying 16 games—imagine the caffeine consumed during that run.

Chess opponents beware: kallerotmg has been defeated 59 times out of 90 battles—clearly, Samson has their number.

Recent Highlights

Samson’s recent games include a style-defining victory over tamarakamenszain by resignation and a hard-fought loss at the hands of itamarchess2006. Whether it’s blitz or daily, every move shows cunning and passion.

The Art of Victory

Here’s a snippet from one of Samson’s recent wins, showcasing strategic mastery:

    1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Nge2 O-O 6. Ng3 c5 7. d5 e6 
    ... 
    49. e7 Nd6 50. Rxd6 1-0
  

Fun Facts & Tidbits

• Best Time to Play: 11:00 AM – because even champions have their favorite coffee time.
• Favorite Day: Saturday, boasting a 60.4% win rate. Weekend warrior? You bet!
• Tactical Awareness: A comeback artist with an 83.9% comeback rate.
• Win vs. Casual Difference: A modest bump of nearly 2 points – proving humility in victory.

In the grand theater of chess, Samson Benen doesn't just play the game—they perform a captivating dance of strategy, perseverance, and some cheeky flair. Keep an eye on the scoreboard, losersgame might just checkmate your expectations.