Bat Man is the playful chess alias of TheBenjeyy200, a blitz-obsessed player who treats the clock as both opponent and ally. In online circles he’s known for quick wits, faster moves, and a knack for turning chaotic positions into wins—often with a grin and a buzz of adrenaline.
Blitz Journey
Beginning in the online blitz trenches around 2015, Bat Man climbed the rapid-fire ladder with audacious strikes and stubborn defense. He peaked with a bullet rating near 2560 on 2024-12-13 and a blitz peak around 2481 in 2025, proving that he thrives when the clock ticks down to the final seconds.
Playing Style and Repertoire
Known for tenacious endgames and daring comebacks, Bat Man specialises in surviving the heat of the moment. He posts a high endgame frequency of 81.97% and a comeback rate of 87.06% after losing material, making him a formidable fighter who never gives up the fight.
Endgame frequency: 81.97%
Comeback rate after losing material: 87.06%
Avg moves per win: ~80.8; Avg moves per loss: ~78.3
Preferred blitz openings include Caro-Kann Defense, Amar Gambit, and London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
Bat Man has faced a colorful cast of regulars. The most frequent opponents include budapestfest (579 games) and hendogm (434 games), with a track record peppered by both crushing blows and tough defenses.
budapestfest — 321W / 235L / 23D
hendogm — 391W / 31L / 12D
polyglot_cooking — 63W / 43L / 7D
mickeymousehouse123 — 64W / 22L / 11D
arnoldpetra — 29W / 39L / 9D
Personality, Time, and Focus
Preferring the fast pace of Blitz, Bat Man often times his games around the clock’s edge. His best time to play is 11:00, a nod to his psychological edge and legendary calm before the storm. He blends humor with tactical precision, keeping opponents on their toes and spectators entertained.
You showed good resilience and fighting spirit across your blitz games. Here are some positive trends and areas where a little focused work can pay off quickly:
In the win, you kept the pressure on and used open files effectively. Your pieces coordinated toward the enemy king, and you converted the initiative into a clean finish even when the clock was tight.
In the loss, you faced sharp, tactical responses from your opponent. You demonstrated the ability to defend under pressure, but a few moments could have been handled more precisely to avoid a vulnerable position or simplify into a worse endgame.
In the draw, you navigated complex middlegames with patience and kept a steady plan. You could benefit from sharpening the moment when to push for a breakthrough versus when to consolidate and safeguard the draw.
Key improvement areas to focus on
Time management in blitz: practice quick, decisive moves in the early and middlegame phases and reserve a small amount of time to re-evaluate critical moments. Avoid getting stuck in long, second-guessing sequences when the clock is running down.
Tactical pattern recognition: commit to daily puzzles that emphasize forks, pins, discovered attacks, and typical attacking motifs you encounter in your games. This helps you spot winning ideas faster in blitz.
Endgame technique: build confidence in rook endings and simple king-and-pawn endgames. Many blitz games hinge on converting small advantages or defending a tricky endgame, so a few solid endgame concepts can add real value.
Opening plan depth: deepen your familiarity with your go-to openings. Memorize two to three key continuations and the main middlegame plans for each, so you’re not guessing several moves into the middle game.
Trade decisions under pressure: be selective about exchanges. Keeping tension can give you more chances to outplay your opponent, especially when you’re slightly worse or behind on the clock.
Practical training plan to accelerate improvement
Daily (20–30 minutes): solve 15–25 tactical puzzles focusing on attacking patterns you’ve seen in your blitz games, plus 10 minutes reviewing two openings you use most to reinforce plans rather than only memorizing moves.
Weekly (2–3 sessions): analyze three of your recent games with a focus on turning points. Identify one alternative move you could have played at the turning point and why it would improve the outcome.
Endgame practice (2 sessions per week): work on rook endings and simple pawn endings, using practical rook_endings_drills to understand how to convert or hold a draw in blitz.
Blitz-specific drills (1–2 sessions per week): play short 5–8 minute games focusing on sticking to a plan and avoiding unnecessary simplifications. After each session, note the moment you changed plan or lost momentum and why.
Customized next steps (optional)
If you’d like, I can tailor a 4-week plan around your current openings and preferred playing style. Tell me which days you have time and I’ll propose a concise schedule with daily drills and weekly targets. Placeholder: %3Copponentusername%3E
