Overview
William Boudry, known online as Boudrylicious, is a FIDE Master with a knack for lightning chess. Prefering bullet games, William combines fast calculation with a sly sense of timing that keeps opponents on their toes. He plays aggressively when the clock is short and calmly when the position demands it.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Active in both bullet and blitz play
Playing Style and Strengths
Boudrylicious favors tactical complications and thrives in endgames, often grinding out wins in long decisive games. He is notable for a high comeback rate and a willingness to keep fighting even with material deficits.
- Endgame frequency is high, showing good technique in simplified positions
- Strong comeback ability and resilience under pressure
- Average game lengths show patience even in fast time controls
Openings and Favorite Lines
Whether playing White or Black, William enjoys a diverse opening repertoire. He does particularly well with certain Sicilian and Colle lines and is not afraid to try offbeat systems to take opponents out of book.
- As Black: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation — a personal pet line with strong results
- As White: Colle System variations and the Amazon Attack for fast, practical play
- Also comfortable in: Caro-Kann, Czech Defense, and Najdorf structures
Latest strong opening performances are visible in both bullet and blitz play, especially in sharp Sicilian and Amazon Attack games.
Memorable Games
Below is a short replay of a representative game that shows William's preference for active play and long decisive struggles.
For a heated encounter with a frequent rival see: Heated Battle
Records and Rivalries
William has a mix of long rivalries and one-off showdowns. His most-played opponent is brankbi, followed by a handful of regulars who have provided both thrilling wins and learning losses.
- Most-played opponent: brankbi
- Notable head-to-heads: plajer5, spintharos
- Strong record when playing slightly lower-rated opponents and a solid win rate when evenly matched
Stats Highlights and Placeholders
Highlights and placeholders to explore William's profile and peaks.
- Preferred time control spotlight: Bullet
- Peak Bullet rating: 2220 (2025-12-19)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2297 (2025-12-18)
- Searchable terms: Amazon Attack, Caro-Kann Defense, Sicilian Defense
Fun Facts
William mixes serious preparation with a playful approach to the game. Expect an occasional cheeky opening choice and a readiness to joke after a blunder. Perfect for streamers and tournament lobbies alike.
- Often performs best in the mid afternoon, with a notable boost around 14:00
- High comeback rate makes every game interesting to watch
- Nickname online: Boudrylicious — a handle opponents learn to respect