Biography
Bilel Bellahcene, known in chess circles by the username bilelou, is a skilled Grandmaster recognized by FIDE. Excelling particularly in fast-paced formats, Bilel has established himself as a formidable opponent in both blitz and bullet chess where his tactical prowess and quick thinking shine.
Playing Style and Strengths
Bilel's favorite time control is blitz, where his rating soared to an impressive peak of 2769 in early 2024. With an extraordinary comeback rate of 86.63%, he shows remarkable resilience, turning games around even after losing key pieces. His games often feature a rich endgame phase, occurring in nearly 79% of his matches, indicating deep strategic preparation.
He tends to keep his opponents on their toes with a diverse opening repertoire, showing notable success with openings like the Queen's Pawn structures (1...e6 2.c4) and the Sicilian Defense Najdorf Variation in blitz format, boasting win rates above 55%. Bilel's preferred openings reveal a balance between classical solidity and dynamic complexity.
Achievements & Records
- Highest Blitz Rating: 2769 (February 2024)
- Highest Bullet Rating: 2764 (January 2024)
- Highest Rapid Rating: 2531 (October 2024)
- Impressive longest winning streak: 21 games
- Over 1500 wins in blitz with a strong overall win rate
His record against many opponents shows dominance and consistency over the years, engaging in hundreds of games across blitz and bullet formats. Bilel handles pressure well, with a low rate of early resignations and a healthy win rate over both white and black pieces.
Fun Facts
- Bilel shines brightest around 8 AM — apparently, the early bird catches the chess worm!
- Despite the intensity of blistering bullet games, he maintains a wise 3.62% early resignation rate. He probably hates giving up too soon — chess is for fighters!
- Known for a chess brain that switches gears effortlessly, Bilel averages nearly 79 moves per win, showing he enjoys the marathon of mental endurance.