Biography of Wesley Bowen (aka bowenwesley)
Meet Wesley Bowen, a chess enthusiast whose rating history has seen more twists and turns than a game of knights on a wild board! With a peak Daily rating of 671 in 2021, Wesley shows that even in the world of chess biology, growth, adaptation, and evolution are key.
Wesley's style can be described as persistent and resilient—with an endgame frequency above 50%, he loves to tangle in the final stages rather than prematurely resign, although his early resignation rate is a modest 4.13%, showing he's not one to give up without some serious cellular respiration... er, strategic thought.
His performance varies throughout the day, with a striking 50% win rate at 11 AM and an impressive 42.86% at noon — clearly, Wesley’s brain cells are firing best around lunchtime! However, his most fruitful day is Monday, boasting a 21.57% win rate – a great way to leap into the weekly metabolism of tournaments.
Wesley's preferred openings are as diverse as the flora in a well-tended garden. In Rapid games, the Queens Pawn Opening is his go-to, where he has sprouted 6 wins from 37 games, while the elusive “Top Secret” opening hints at some mysterious biological adaptations nobody yet fully understands.
Though his overall win rate might suggest he’s often in the defensive position, don’t be fooled: Wesley has a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving he's a true survivor on the board, capable of cellular regeneration under pressure—a comeback champion with a third of games showing a comeback win rate!
Off the board, Wesley faces a high tilt factor of 22, indicating that when things get tough, even the strongest synapses can misfire. But with a current longest winning streak of 4 games, he’s constantly ready to reboot and adapt.
Opponents beware: Wesley's rivalry with players like "binzy96" (12% win rate) and "pulbrich" (9.3%) shows some fertile ground for competitive growth. While his overall record features more losses than wins, his passion and tenacity make each battle on 64 squares an evolutionary experiment in progress.
Like a true organism in the complex ecosystem of chess, Wesley continues to evolve, learning from each match and aiming to increase his rating and win rate. Whether opening with the King's Pawn or sneaking in a “Top Secret,” Wesley Bowen’s chess cells continue dividing and conquering.
In summary: Wesley may struggle to dominate the board, but his persistent spirit and ability to bounce back make him a fascinating specimen in the world of chess biology.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Peter Holloran | 4W / 38L / 2D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| binzy96 | 30W / 206L / 7D | View Games |
| Peter Holloran | 4W / 38L / 2D | View Games |
| Anthony031 | 0W / 6L / 3D | View Games |
| darcellus | 1W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| hellosugar | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 212 | 408 | ||
| 2024 | 212 | 438 | ||
| 2023 | 132 | 495 | ||
| 2022 | 167 | 500 | ||
| 2021 | 534 | 141 | 614 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0W / 4L / 0D | 1W / 7L / 0D | 33.4 |
| 2024 | 0W / 1L / 1D | 1W / 5L / 1D | 76.0 |
| 2023 | 6W / 53L / 3D | 13W / 56L / 2D | 60.0 |
| 2022 | 10W / 29L / 8D | 8W / 35L / 7D | 59.2 |
| 2021 | 13W / 63L / 5D | 12W / 64L / 5D | 49.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 37 | 6 | 28 | 3 | 16.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 23 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 4.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 17 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 23.5% |
| Undefined | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 35.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Top Secret | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 14 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Top Secret | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Undefined | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Symmetrical Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Max Lange Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 4 | 0 |
| Losing | 22 | 1 |