William Ferreira Da Cruz FM

William Ferreira Da Cruz - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet William Ferreira Da Cruz, also known by the cunning username CruzWilliam, a chess virtuoso who holds the esteemed title of FIDE Master. With a strategic mind sharper than a finely honed knight's blade, William dances across the 64 squares with both precision and flair.

Starting as a humble blitz player back in 2011 with a modest rating around 1356, William catapulted himself into the realm of the chess elite, peaking at an electrifying 2533 in blitz by late 2022. Not just a one-trick pony, his skills span across bullet and rapid formats, boasting peak ratings of 2416 and 2074 respectively. His bullet games can be described as lightning-fast assaults that often leave opponents scratching their heads — or their pawns.

William's playing style is a fascinating mix: he’s no quitter (with an early resignation rate under 1%), prefers deep, tactical endgames, and maintains an impressive comeback rate of 87%. Not bad for someone who apparently thrives in the heat of the moment, evidenced by his best moves typically coming around 7 AM — so maybe he's a morning person, or just really hates the snooze button.

Over thousands of games, William has amassed an impressive record: over 2,400 wins in blitz, nearly 350 bullet wins, and a solid rapid game record with nearly twice as many wins as losses. If chess were a marathon, William would be comfortably in the lead — with plenty of energy to spare.

His repertoire is shrouded in mystery—aptly named “Top Secret”—but we do know some of his daring choices include the Alekhine's Defense and an unexpected command of the Caro-Kann and French Defense in bullet play. Opponents beware: William’s opening surprises can turn the tide before you even realize the battle has begun.

Even the toughest opponents have found themselves on the losing side more often than not: with win rates hitting a cool 70% against equally rated challengers and a historic longest winning streak of 18 games. Of course, in the grand tradition of chess legends, he has tasted defeat too—but with a “tilt factor” as low as 10, he bounces back faster than a rook on an open file.

Recent Adventures on the Board

In one of his latest triumphant battles, William skillfully maneuvered through the Classical Steinitz Variation of the French Defense, claiming victory on time after a complex endgame showdown. Time is often his ally, and opponents have learned to respect his clock management almost as much as his tactical prowess.

But when not winning, William is cool under fire—even in losses, his games are never short of excitement. The struggle against akarumbi ended in a checkmate loss, but one can only imagine the fireworks that lit up that match.

In summary, William Ferreira Da Cruz is not just a chess title holder, but a relentless competitor with a blend of strategic depth, tactical vision, and a pinch of mystery. Whether you meet him online or over the board, prepare for a battle of wits seasoned with skill, speed, and occasional surprises. And remember: when William is at the board, it’s always “Checkmate or bust!”