Benedict's Chess Odyssey
Once upon a chessboard, in the mysterious realm of Pawns and Knights, there emerged a formidable player known to the digital masses as MateRanger. Though his gender remains a riddle wrapped in an enigma, his moves are anything but ambiguous.
Benedict has danced through the seasons of chess since 2008, steadily climbing the rating ladder with the tenacity of a queen snatching a free piece. His peak daily rating soared to a respectable 1936 in late 2009, while his blitz battles reached a scorching 1946 as recently as July 2023. Bullet chess? Oh yes, he once breezed past 1892 before the calendar flipped the page to 2010. And in the realm of rapid — the fighter’s choice — Benedict is eyeing a sky-high 1976 slated for 2025, proving he’s not just in it for slow, deliberate beauty but also quick-fire tactical fireworks.
Playing Style & Strategy
With an average of 57 moves per win, Benedict has the stamina of a marathon runner and the patience of a saint sitting beside a ticking clock. He's no quitter either, with an early resignation rate as rare as a royal blunder at 1.43%. Benedict's games are endgame-heavy, with over 61% frequency — he savors that tense, calculating dance to the finish rather than snatching abrupt glory.
Psychologically? Benedict’s tilt factor is around 15 - not a saint, but he often bounces back with a mighty 74.58% comeback rate. When spotted missing a piece, he still holds a nearly 48% win chance — a true fighter until the last rook falls.
Opening Repertoire – The Arsenal
Benedict's favorite opening? A well-guarded secret (exeunt mystery music). But for those who dare peek, the "Top Secret" openings yield a respectable 51.73% win rate in daily games. The King's Pawn Opening is a trusted old pal, winning an impressive 97.26% of the time — it seems Benedict really knows how to boss the center.
In blitz games, he shows a penchant for the Scandinavian Defense, especially the Mieses-Kotrc variations where his win rates creep above 50% consistently, a testament to his deep preparation and brute surprise factor.
Recent Battles: Knightly Victories and Losses
Benedict's latest documented win, against gmk_8883, was a swift Sicilian defense scuffle ending on time pressure with a 1-0 score — a classic blitz-tactic victory. Another masterstroke came from a Chess960 match, crowning him victorious by mate in a surprisingly fanciful endgame after a queen’s daring journey.
Even the best stumble - recent losses include a principled resignation facing siddhu79, and a clever checkmate from Krado24 in a Chess960 opener. But in true chess fashion, every loss is just an opportunity to find a new combination, a fresh tactic, or that oh-so-satisfying checkmate next game.
Fun Stats For The Chess-Curious
- White pieces win more often: 54.4% win rate vs. 51.44% playing Black
- Favors playing chess around 2-3 PM — peak brain hours for all us mortals.
- Games on Thursday are lucky—winning 53.17% of the time!
- Likes to win by resignation — over 12,533 wins this way, though has patience to fight until checkmate when necessary.
- Biggest winning streak? A mind-boggling 28 games — academia should study that.
In Sum
Benedict, aka MateRanger, is no mere player; he’s a steadfast tactician, nodding gracefully to classical chess wisdom while innovating bravely in modern games such as Chess960. His resilience and versatility promise more checkmates, fewer blunders, and plenty of fun to come.
As the pieces keep falling and the pawns keep marching, the chessboard becomes a stage where Benedict performs — unpredictable, unyielding, and inexhaustibly strategic. Keep your royal eyes on him; the game is just getting started.