Bennet

Meet Bennet: The Tenacious Tactician

Bennet, better known as ZephyrXander on the chessboard, is a player whose style speaks volumes without uttering a single word. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2191 in November 2017 and a bullet high of 2146 just a couple of months later, Bennet has proven they can hang tough against some of the quickest minds around.

Fond of sharp openings like the Sicilian Defense's French Variation and the Alapin Sicilian, Bennet isn't shy about dabbling in complex, tactical waters — often emerging victorious, though not without a few bruises along the way. Their blitz win rates against the French Defense Exchange Variation and the Old Benoni Defense reveal a fighter not afraid to get their hands dirty on the battlefield.

With a staggering longest winning streak of 26 games, it’s clear Bennet knows how to catch fire when in the zone. But then again, they’ve also suffered a not-so-pretty losing streak of 146 games, proving that every hero has their epic saga of ups and downs. The current spell? A bruising 1-loss streak, but hey, every mystery needs a plot twist.

Psychologically resilient — boasting a comeback rate of 84.4% — Bennet has the heart of a chess warrior, battling from behind and clawing back into contention more times than most can count. Their games average about 64 moves per win, indicating a fondness for fighting till the very last pawn and knight.

Bennet’s favorite battle times? Early mornings at 7 AM, where their win rate peaks like a freshly brewed cup of coffee, and oddly enough, the hours between 2 AM to 6 AM are surprisingly productive too. Maybe they moonlight as a chess ninja — striking when opponents least expect it.

When not plotting intricate checkmates or fiddling with endgames (which happens 66.5% of the time), Bennet shows a quirky tendency to resign early from about 9.35% of games — perhaps to save their mental energy or just to troll their opponents with a swift exit.

Here’s a gem from one of Bennet’s most recent wins: a razor-sharp game featuring the Tarrasch Defense, ending magnificently in checkmate after 68 engaging moves. Not for the faint-hearted!

Whether in bullet, blitz, or rapid, Bennet’s chess profile is that of a fighter with a hint of a gambler and a touch of chess poetry. What will the next move be? Only time will tell, but one thing's certain: facing Bennet means stepping into a rollercoaster of strategy, resilience, and a pinch of unpredictable flair.