Francesco Bentivegna, Known Online as Po6Don
Francesco Bentivegna is a FIDE Master and accomplished online chess player who competes under the username Po6Don. Best known for his energetic blitz play, he has built a formidable digital chess career through persistence, tactical awareness, and an apparent willingness to play enough games to make the chess clock nervous.
A Blitz Specialist with Serious Staying Power
Po6Don’s statistics show a long-running relationship with blitz chess. His recorded blitz peak reached 2691 in July 2026, following years of steady development from an early rating near 1200 in 2013. Across more than 16,000 recorded blitz games, he has scored 9,197 wins, 4,966 losses, and 2,555 draws.
His longest winning streak lasted 15 games, while his strong comeback rate suggests that losing a piece is not always the end of the story. For Po6Don, it may simply be the moment when the plot becomes interesting.
Opening Repertoire
As Black, Bentivegna has frequently trusted the Scandinavian Defense, winning nearly 56 percent of his games in that opening. He has also produced strong results with the Queen's Gambit Declined structure represented by the Chigorin variation, as well as the Ruy Lopez Schliemann Defense.
With the white pieces, the Sicilian Defense Alapin Variation has been a particularly successful battleground, posting a win rate above 57 percent. His repertoire also includes the French Defense Advance Variation, the Italian Game, and a broad selection of sharp, practical systems.
Playing Style
Po6Don’s profile points to a tactical and resilient competitor. He wins more often with White than with Black, but remains dangerous on either side of the board. His games frequently reach endgames, and his average winning game lasts nearly 79 moves, suggesting that early fireworks are often followed by a long technical epilogue.
His most common checking piece is the rook, a fitting signature for a player who seems happy to keep pressure on the board long after the opening theory has packed its bags. He also wins over 60 percent of games in which he gives the first check, making initiative a valuable part of his approach.
Career Snapshot
- Title: FIDE Master
- Username: Po6Don
- Primary specialty: Blitz chess
- Recorded blitz peak: 2691
- Longest winning streak: 15 games
- Most successful recorded opening by volume: Scandinavian Defense
- Notable strength: Recovering from difficult positions and continuing to create practical chances