Overview
PatBensch is a FIDE Master and an avid online competitor who prefers Rapid time controls but plays a great deal of Blitz as well. Thoughtful, occasionally theatrical, and stubbornly fond of the Scandinavian Defense, PatBensch combines steady endgame technique with an appetite for tactical complications.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Strong suits: Endgames and tactical comebacks
Playing Style
PatBensch is a player who often lets the clock run and the positions breathe. Games tend to be long and decisive. The statistics show a high endgame frequency and long average game lengths, which fits a player who enjoys grinding in simplified positions.
- Endgame frequency: high, with many decisive long games
- Avg moves per decisive game: about 58
- Tactical resilience: strong comeback rate and solid win rate after losing material
- Psychology note: Best time of day to play appears to be around 03:00
Notable Openings
PatBensch has built a recognizable repertoire. As Black, the Scandinavian Defense is a trusted weapon and shows an impressive win rate. As White and Black, PatBensch experiments often, including English and Sicilian lines.
- Scandinavian Defense (Black) 71.4 percent win rate in Blitz
- Caro-Kann (Black) commonly faced as White, many hard fought games
- Sicilian Alapin variations are a recurring theme, both sides
- Rapid favorites include the English Opening and the Barnes Defense
See a compact view of recent Rapid rating trends:
Career Highlights
Highlights from the match history and peak moments in PatBensch's career. Peak ratings are a milestone but not the whole story here.
- Peak Rapid rating: 2084 (2024-11-02)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2126 (2024-10-19)
- Notable game against a frequent opponent: Epic Comeback
- Long streaks and durability: longest winning streak of 11 games and a longest losing streak of 8 games
Head-to-Head and Opponents
PatBensch has several frequent rivals online. A few names stand out by play count and memorable fights.
- ingowalch — most played opponent, 38 games. Record includes many battles and some dramatic finishes. Ingo Walch
- julisim — 25 encounters, excellent results for PatBensch. julisim
- Other often faced opponents include jimmy-the-hand and nehatfetau
Stats Snapshot
A short, useful snapshot drawn from match history for quick reference.
- Rapid record (summary): solid win rate and tactical awareness
- Blitz workload: very large sample with ups and downs across 2024 to 2026
- Games often end after long fights; average decisive lengths near 58 moves
Sample Position
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Fun Facts and Habits
Because every chess biography benefits from a little color.
- Likes the Scandinavian Defense enough to call it a comfort food of openings
- Plays best in the small hours, which explains a lot of dramatic comebacks
- Average first capture happens around move 6
- Delights in queen checks and does not shy away from long tactical skirmishes
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- Rating chart:
- Peak rating quick stats: 2084 (2024-11-02) and 2126 (2024-10-19)
- Profiles: Ingo Walch and julisim
- Sample game: Epic Comeback
Final Note
PatBensch is a fighter who prefers the rhythm of Rapid play and a long finish. Whether you face PatBensch over the board or online, expect endurance, a taste for the Scandinavian, and the occasional dramatic comeback that keeps spectators smiling.