The Bellissimo Bullet Show
Joseph Bellissimo, known to the chess world as EvilMorty23, carries a surname that translates to "most beautiful" in Italian. His bullet chess can be beautiful too, in a chaotic, flag-hunting sort of way. As a titled National Master, he has spent years turning the online bullet board into his personal arena.
While most players dream of a single impressive peak, Joseph has built a career on consistency and volume. His bullet rating has climbed to as high as 2850 (2026-09-01), a mark that puts him in rare company among online speed merchants.
A Repertoire Built on Speed and Repetition
Ask Joseph how he prepares and he will probably tell you he just plays. His database of games shows a deep love for the French Defense. He has played the Exchange Variation over 1,100 times in bullet with a 61% win rate, and as Black that number rises to 64%. His Scandinavian Defense is even more dangerous in blitz, where he wins more than 81% of his games as Black.
With the white pieces, he leans on aggressive and unusual setups like the Amar Gambit, a line that keeps opponents guessing from move one. He also handles the Sicilian Defense with an Alapin Variation in blitz, turning sharp positions into grind-fests where his endgame patience usually wins the day.
Rivalries That Defined a Career
No discussion of EvilMorty23 is complete without mentioning the incredible rivalry with Brandon Eshleman. The two players have met nearly 2,500 times, and Joseph walks away with a dominant record. It is the kind of rivalry that feeds a competitive fire, especially late at night when the bullet pools get thin.
Other frequent foes like JustResignPlz and cm_rui have also helped shape his style. Across thousands of games, these rivalries turned a casual hobby into a genuine online chess career.
Grit, Streaks, and the Will to Win
Joseph is not just a fast mover. He has one of the most impressive comeback rates in the game, recovering from disadvantage 85.62% of the time. His longest winning streak stands at 101 consecutive games, a stretch that probably felt like a dream.
- Winning streak of 101 games in rated play
- Comeback rate above 85% after falling behind
- More than 20,000 online games analyzed
- A rating trajectory that keeps setting new highs
Bellissimo plays blitz, rapid, and daily chess, but bullet remains his first love. The numbers are clear: when the clock is set to one minute, he turns into EvilMorty23, a National Master who refuses to slow down.