Gilson Bazileu

Gilson Bazileu (bzileu) - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire

Once upon a chessboard, in the sprawling online realms of Chess.com, emerged Gilson Bazileu, known in the digital trenches as bzileu. With a peak rapid rating touching the mystical 999 mark back in 2017, Gilson has been pirouetting through the chaos of pawns and knights with a flair uniquely his own. Not quite a grandmaster, but certainly a grand entertainer on the 64 squares.

Journey Through the Ranks

Gilson's chess tale is one of ups and downs — much like a rollercoaster driven by a caffeinated knight. Starting strong with a blitz peak rating of 1153 and bullet highs soaring to 845, his rating has seen its share of dramatic acts, currently settling around the mid-400s rapid and 300s blitz.

With more than 4,000 rapid games under his belt, his win rate hovers just under 50%, proving that in chess — as in life — sometimes you win, sometimes you learn (or resign early, which happens about 20% of the time for Gilson).

Playing Style & Personality

Known for an early resignation rate of 20.57%, Gilson has mastered the art of graceful exits—because why suffer longer when the outcome seems inevitable? His average winning game stretches to a respectable 47 moves, showing stamina and a dogged will to wrestle victories from tricky endgames which appear in nearly 40% of his matches.

From tactical comebacks (coming back from losing a piece nearly half the time) to a slightly less stellar win rate after such setbacks (~36%), Gilson’s games are as entertaining as a suspense thriller — expect twists, turns, and sometimes, checkmate by surprise.

Favorite Openings: Secrets & Quirks

Gilson’s opening repertoire is a delightful mix of mysterious and obscure. His most-played "Unknown Opening" holds nearly 4,229 games, a cryptic choice leaving opponents scratching heads. He favors the Van't Kruijs Opening, and the French Defense Knight Variation, where he gleefully swings his knights around like a chessboard matador.

He’s also dabbed in "Top Secret" openings—suitably ironic considering his gaming transparency—and occasionally leads opponents down the Queens Pawn labyrinth with a Horwitz Defense flair. For blitz, his "Kings Fianchetto Opening" even boasts a perfect 100% win record (out of a single adventurous game).

Psychology of a Player

With a tilt factor of 13 (no, not the kitchenware, but chess speak for frustration), and a best time of day to play around 5 AM, Gilson is probably the one silently contemplating his next move while the world sleeps. Whether it’s the dawn’s early light or some caffeine-fueled sparks, his highest hourly win rate peaks around mid-morning (10 AM), possibly coinciding with breakfast and his chess brain being at peak alertness.

Famous Battles & Last Moves

His recent victories include stunning wins by resignation and charming checkmates—like his game using the classic Van't Kruijs Opening, pushing foes to throw in the towel around move 18. His losses have been battled with gritty defenses too, often playing the French Defense and experiencing intense endgame duels.

Epic Stats & Fun Facts

• Games played (Rapid): Over 4,600 with 2,161 wins, 2,354 losses, and 162 draws
• Blitz enthusiast: Nearly 470 games with 189 wins
• Bullet battles: Known for sudden bursts of speed with a max bullet rating of 845
• Perhaps a future chess novelist? Gilson’s games often tell stories—sometimes in 50 moves, sometimes in just one brilliant sacrifice

In short, Gilson Bazileu (bzileu) isn't just a chess player; he’s a warrior-poet of the online chess arena, weaving dramatic tales on the board and reminding us all that chess is as much about character as it is about checkmates.

“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn... and sometimes you resign and call it a day.” — Gilson’s motto (probably).