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Nicholasbenedict2007

Since 2023 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
40.1% W 50.8% L 9.1% D
Bullet
2673
18042W 22908L 4073D
Blitz
2500
463W 519L 129D
Daily
1746
1W 0L 0D

Nicholasbenedict2007: The Bullet Chess Specialist

Nicholasbenedict2007 is a highly active online chess player whose natural habitat is bullet chess, where decisions are made quickly and the clock sometimes looks more dangerous than the opponent. With tens of thousands of recorded bullet games, this player has built a profile defined by persistence, tactical energy, and an impressive willingness to press the “play again” button.

Playing Style

Nicholasbenedict2007 favors sharp, practical positions and usually opens with 1. e4. The Scandinavian Defense is a frequent companion, appearing in thousands of games, while the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation has produced some of the strongest results in the opening database.

The statistics suggest a resilient competitor. Even after losing material, Nicholasbenedict2007 continues fighting, with a notably high comeback rate. Rooks are the most common checking piece, which fits a style that enjoys active files, direct threats, and making the opponent calculate one more move than they wanted to.

Competitive Profile

  • Bullet is the clear specialty, with a lifetime record running into the tens of thousands of games.
  • The longest recorded winning streak is 26 games.
  • The longest losing streak is 25 games, demonstrating equal-opportunity commitment to chess drama.
  • White results are stronger than Black results, suggesting that the initiative from the first move is especially valuable.
  • Games tend to reach the endgame frequently, so the player is not simply hoping for an early checkmate and a snack break.

Opening Repertoire

The repertoire is broad but adventurous. Alongside the Scandinavian and Sicilian families, Nicholasbenedict2007 has explored the French Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, Modern setups, and several offbeat gambits. The result is a practical opening style that values surprise and playable positions over quiet theoretical bookkeeping.

Among the more successful choices is the Sicilian Dragon family, while the Scandinavian remains the signature weapon by volume. In other words, if an opponent expects a calm morning game, Nicholasbenedict2007 may instead provide a tactical fire alarm.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Scandinavian Defense: 39.8% over 9721 gamesFrench Defense: Exchange Variation: 41.8% over 1761 gamesAmazon Attack: 37.1% over 1443 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation: 43.4% over 1415 gamesAmar Gambit: 37.3% over 1353 gamesSicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon: 46.1% over 1309 gamesScandinavian Defense40%French Defense: Exchang…42%Amazon Attack37%Caro-Kann Defense: Exch…43%Amar Gambit37%Sicilian Defense: Drago…46%

Legacy at the Board

Nicholasbenedict2007’s chess biography is still being written, but its central theme is already clear: relentless activity, fast tactical decisions, and a refusal to consider a game finished merely because the position looks unpleasant. Whether winning, losing, or launching another bullet rematch, this player brings the energy of someone who believes every chess game deserves at least one more complication.

Bio last updated 2026-09-16