Abilio José: A Chess Journey Full of Grit, Strategy, and the Occasional Resignation
Meet Abilio José, a blitz enthusiast who has braved the chaotic battlefield of online chess with a rating rollercoaster worthy of a theme park ride — hitting a peak blitz rating of 1957 in September 2020. Whether blazing through bullet games at a nimble 1300+ rating or methodically grinding out rapids in the mid 1400s, Abilio's playstyle is a mix of resilience, tactical awareness, and a healthy dose of perseverance... because let's face it, losing streaks do happen!
Style and Strengths
Known for his high endgame frequency – showcasing patience with an average of 68 moves per win – Abilio is not one to yield easily. His comeback rate is an impressive 78%, meaning when the chips are down, don't count him out just yet! He does have an early resignation rate of about 1.46%, but hey, even chess warriors know when to call it quits and preserve their energy for the next battle.
Favorite Battlegrounds
Abilio favors the Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack and the Bishops Opening in blitz, tallying over 1500 games combined with a respectable win rate averaging around 50%. On rapid boards, he dances around the Van 't Kruijs Opening and French Defense, wielding both with strategic precision. His bullet encounters are less frequent but show enthusiasm for aggressive lines like the Owens Defense where he has a 100% win record in 3 games – talk about bullet bragging rights!
Psychological and Time Habits
With a tilt factor of 14, Abilio knows that chess is as much a battle of minds as it is of pieces. His best time to strike is around 5 PM, perfect for winding down after a day's work by sending a few opponents packing with sharp, unexpected moves.
Recent Glories
In a recent clash on March 22, 2021, Abilio brilliantly battled through a Queens Pawn Opening (Pseudo-Catalan Variation), winning by resignation – a testament to his late middle-game and endgame skill. This game featured precise moves like 27. Bf3 followed by a relentless push, ending in a victory after a fierce struggle.
See his most recent victory PGN
Head-to-Head and Noteworthy Opponents
Abilio has tussled over a dozen times with players like superricardo and pagurobernardo, maintaining a competitive spirit with win rates hovering in the 50-60% range. Though he’s faced his share of checkmates and tight battles (and yes, some losses by resignation too), his resilience shines through.
Fun Fact
While some players agonize over their openings, Abilio has diversified his repertoire across many lines — from the French Defense to the Pirc and the Modern Defense — proving he’s a chess chameleon. Sometimes, he just throws caution to the wind and hopes for a lucky tactical skewer!
Hi Abilio José! – Personal Coaching Report
Quick dashboard
Peak blitz rating: 1957 (2020-09-17)
When you are scoring best:
What you already do well
- Initiative & Tactical Awareness. Your wins often start with energetic moves such as …Bg4 or …Be4 that create immediate threats and keep your opponent reacting.
- Piece Activity. You rarely leave pieces idle; rooks are doubled quickly and bishops are re-routed to killer diagonals the moment a file or diagonal opens.
- Clock Practicality. Most victories arrive with a healthy time edge—evidence that you can keep the pressure up in 3-minute games.
Biggest improvement opportunities
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Opening discipline – central control first, pawn grabbing later.
• Against alza11 the early 5…Bxd4? (“free” pawn) left you under-developed; after 10 moves you were already defending.
• Rule of thumb: before move 8 do not move the same minor piece twice unless you win clear material or cripple the opponent’s structure. -
King safety & pawn structure.
Early queen adventures (e.g. Qh5-Qf3 system in the Bishop’s Opening) often provoke …g6/…h6 from Black, but they also delay your own castling and create dark-square holes. The loss to fatharry came from those very weaknesses.
Build a habit: after every pawn push ask, “Does this create a square my opponent can occupy with tempo?”. -
Blunder-check routine.
Many defeats stem from one tactical oversight—24.Rb7! in the Alza11 game or 32…Re1+ turning the tables against olan32k.
Add a 5-second scan for checks, captures, threats before you release the mouse. -
End-game conversion & clock control.
The timeout vs covax1980 occurred in a rook ending you could still save. Memorise the Lucena, Philidor and opposition positions so you can play them fast when time is low.
Training plan for the next 4–6 weeks
- 15 defensive puzzles a day (pins, back-rank mate, discovered attack).
- Streamline openings:
• As Black vs 1.e4 pick a solid backbone (e.g. French Defense main lines) instead of the early …Bc5 gambits.
• As White choose either a classical Italian or a London/Torre setup—learn why behind the first 8–10 moves. - Play two 10|0 games each week and self-annotate before using an engine.
- Weekend drill: 20 rook-and-pawn endings to boost speed and confidence.
Annotated reference win
Replay the key ideas from your recent victory:
Next checkpoint
After 20 more games, update your notes and we’ll re-evaluate whether those early queen sorties have disappeared and your king is consistently safe. Enjoy the journey and good luck!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| chiwillie | 11W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
| abouidris | 9W / 6L / 1D | View Games |
| acoaleksandara | 9W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
| superricardo | 7W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| pagurobernardo | 8W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1901 | |||
| 2020 | 1915 | 1115 | ||
| 2019 | 1873 | |||
| 2018 | 1305 | 1745 | ||
| 2017 | 1121 | 1688 | ||
| 2016 | 1016 | |||
| 2015 | 1263 | |||
| 2014 | 1233 | 1330 | ||
| 2013 | 1276 | 1429 | ||
| 2012 | 1199 | 1308 | 1410 | 1124 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0W / 5L / 0D | 4W / 2L / 0D | 65.8 |
| 2020 | 673W / 612L / 52D | 591W / 693L / 46D | 72.2 |
| 2019 | 971W / 953L / 102D | 846W / 1105L / 85D | 75.0 |
| 2018 | 1383W / 1348L / 89D | 1213W / 1570L / 69D | 72.1 |
| 2017 | 1934W / 1979L / 93D | 1754W / 2152L / 102D | 70.4 |
| 2016 | 1W / 3L / 0D | 0W / 5L / 0D | 48.2 |
| 2015 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 47.0 |
| 2014 | 2W / 4L / 0D | 1W / 7L / 0D | 90.5 |
| 2013 | 20W / 36L / 2D | 28W / 27L / 3D | 81.7 |
| 2012 | 163W / 176L / 7D | 151W / 184L / 8D | 78.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 1947 | 967 | 914 | 66 | 49.7% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1907 | 851 | 989 | 67 | 44.6% |
| Bishop's Opening | 1539 | 801 | 674 | 64 | 52.0% |
| French Defense | 1402 | 629 | 724 | 49 | 44.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 1114 | 513 | 576 | 25 | 46.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1004 | 430 | 540 | 34 | 42.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 988 | 495 | 461 | 32 | 50.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 723 | 347 | 353 | 23 | 48.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 559 | 257 | 283 | 19 | 46.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 544 | 254 | 274 | 16 | 46.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Czech Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 126 | 63 | 60 | 3 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 88 | 43 | 44 | 1 | 48.9% |
| Australian Defense | 37 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 46.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 34 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 44.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 47.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 20 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 35.0% |
| Czech Defense | 16 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 15 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 78.6% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 2 |