William Coe - National Master Extraordinaire
Known in the chess world by the username BillCoe, William Coe is a National Master whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of an epic saga seasoned with thrilling victories, occasional missteps, and relentless resilience.
Chess Style & Strategy
BillCoe’s style is a captivating blend of enduring patience and tactical ingenuity. With an average of nearly 78 moves per game, whether in victory or defeat, he enjoys marathoning through complex middle and endgames rather than quick strike blitzes—though don’t be fooled; his blitz rating peaks impressively above 2200! He exhibits a remarkable comeback rate of 87.64%, proving he’s the ultimate chess phoenix rising from the ashes whenever he loses a piece.
Psychologically, he is modestly prone to tilt (a 10 out of 100 on the tilt scale), which means after a trick gone wrong, he sometimes wishes he could just flip the board. Luckily, with a dedication to early resignations half the time, he spares himself unnecessary suffering.
Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2296 in May 2025 – he’s nearly entered Grandmaster territory, but don’t ask him about his losing streaks (he’s had a painful 10 in a row).
- Bullet Brilliance: With a bullet peak rating of 2134, BillCoe can blitz lightning-fast when the situation demands.
- Daily Chess Pro: Achieved a peak daily rating of 2228 back in 2016, showcasing his solid classical foundation.
Opening Curiosities
While the specifics of his favorite openings remain under tight wraps (classified as "Top Secret"), some daring ventures into the Caro Kann Tartakower Variation and the Sicilian Defense French Variation keep opponents on their toes – though results there are as mixed as a complicated positional struggle.
He is not the sort to shy away from unconventional battlegrounds, dabbling occasionally in Chess960 to keep both himself and the crowd guessing.
Memorable Matches
In one of his latest showdowns in early June 2025, BillCoe triumphed on time against the formidable MaestroG after a tactical tussle centered around the Richter-Veresov Attack. Though he’s also tasted bitter defeats, such as losses against Vincefm and Mourinho_Jose, his persistence and passion never wane.
Win-Loss-Draw Chronicles
Across over 11,000 blitz games, BillCoe has racked up 4,716 wins and learned from 5,817 losses, with 1,019 draws in between. In the bullet arena, his win rate tips just over 50%, and daily games show a respectable 56% success rate.
Off the Board
Legend has it that BillCoe occasionally communes with the chess spirits, whispering to the pawns and rooks before each game. While no gory knight sacrifices or queen blunders go unnoticed around him, he maintains a good-natured banter about his own “early resignations” – half the time, he claims it’s just “strategic patience.”
Whether it’s taking down foes with a sly pin or embarking on a grueling endgame marathon, William Coe is a cherished figure who proves that chess is not just a game – it’s a life adventure, complete with glorious checkmates and those pesky times you totally blunder your queen.