Profile: Serious_Ben
Meet Serious_Ben, a chess player whose username alone suggests business, but whose stats tell a story of fierce battles, surprising comebacks, and maybe a hint of occasional grumpiness after a tough loss.
Chess Journey
Since dipping toes in 2021, Serious_Ben has shown impressive persistence across Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, and even Daily games - although Daily seems to be more of a side quest with just a single match recorded.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame Enthusiast: Nearly 40% of Serious_Ben's games reach the endgame, proving a dogged commitment to fight until the very last piece.
- Tactical Wizardry: Remarkably, Serious_Ben has a 100% win rate after losing a piece – talk about turning lemons into checkmates!
- Comeback King: Over half the time (53%), Serious_Ben snatches victory from the jaws of defeat with impressive resilience.
- Early Resignation? Almost non-existent at 3%, so don't expect any quick surrenders here!
Ratings & Records
Serious_Ben has steadily improved, peaking with Blitz ratings around 514 in 2024 and Rapid hits close to 743 in 2021 (clearly a format that suits this player well!).
Overall win rates hover just below 50%, indicating many nail-biting, evenly matched duels. And with a longest winning streak of 10 games and a current streak of 3, the green light is definitely on.
Psychology & Quirks
Watch out for the tilt factor—hovering around 15%, Serious_Ben might mumble at the screen now and then after a bad move. Rated games also show a 33% higher win rate compared to casuals, so the pressure clearly brings out the best nervy moves.
Opponent Spotlight
While fans like serious_alibek have proven tricky with around 67% success against them, Serious_Ben boasts a perfect win rate against numerous opponents, including blizzo857, anasmohamed67, and maximusdecmeridius1. The list reads like a hall of fame for defeated foes!
When to Challenge Serious_Ben
If you want the best shot at victory, maybe avoid 6 AM or the 15th hour – those are Serious_Ben's magic hours, boasting win rates above 60%. Mondays and Wednesdays seem to be days when the strategy wheels spin extra well, too.
Final Thoughts
Serious_Ben is a dedicated, strategic, and fair player who refuses to give up early and thrives in competitive moments. Behind the serious name lies a player who’s as tricky as they come – ready to turn any lost piece into a winning opportunity. Challenging Serious_Ben? Prepare for a battle of brains and a good dose of chess wit!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| serious_alibek | 2W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| extended265gmailcom | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| ilyasorschfiga | 0W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| pythonice | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| xrodri3131 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | 410 | 636 | |
| 2024 | 150 | 197 | 510 | 376 |
| 2021 | 146 | 334 | 628 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156W / 129L / 9D | 146W / 145L / 7D | 49.8 |
| 2024 | 165W / 173L / 11D | 142W / 196L / 8D | 47.0 |
| 2021 | 5W / 5L / 1D | 3W / 7L / 2D | 65.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 559 | 277 | 266 | 16 | 49.5% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Indian Defense Samisch Normal Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Game Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Game East Indian Przepiorka Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack Yugoslav Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 436 | 188 | 244 | 4 | 43.1% |
| Englund Gambit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Bogoljubov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 280 | 136 | 126 | 18 | 48.6% |
| Indian Game East Indian Colle Grunfeld Formation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 2 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |