Profile Summary: gbwilliams09
Meet gbwilliams09, a resilient chess warrior whose battles rage fiercest in the fast and furious world of Bullet chess, where every second counts—and every second has counted towards a rollercoaster ride from the depths of 100 to the dizzying heights of 411 rating points! Known among friends (and foes) as a master of the Caro-Kann Defense, especially its Two Knights Attack and Advance Botvinnik variations, gbwilliams09 maneuvers the board with a mix of strategic cunning and a dash of chaotic brilliance.
Whether rushing through Bullet games where nerves meet speed—or taking a breath in Rapid and Daily formats—this player's skills shine brightest when the clock is a merciless adversary. With a peak Daily rating surpassing 1046 and Rapid soaring over 1067, gbwilliams09 proves that patience paired with sharp tactics can conquer both blitzkrieg battles and marathon duels.
What's remarkable? This player has staggeringly balanced win/loss records, where every game is a battle till the last move, and a draw is as rare as spotting a unicorn in a chess club. Losing streaks can hit 13 games, but so do streaks of 11 wins—showcasing a spirit that refuses to quit, even when the pieces don’t fall their way.
Playing style? An early resignation rate of just 1.16% means gbwilliams09 fights hard before tipping the board. Expect games averaging 45 moves when securing victory and a strategic depth where the first capture tends to happen around move 6. Their psychological shield is pretty solid, with a comeback rate of 74.38%. When the chips are down and a piece is lost, this player’s nearly 50% win rate proves they don't just survive—they thrive.
Favorite openings include the Carо-Kann Defense (with an impressive 55%+ win rate in Bullet) and the daring Englund Gambit, ensuring opponents are never quite sure what storm is coming next. Also notable is a respectable 60+% win rate in the Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System and Kings Indian Attack, showing flexibility and depth beyond any single strategy.
When not slinging pieces across the board with tactical flair, gbwilliams09 keeps their opponents on their toes with a powerful blitz game peaking at a 530 rating and a solid base that refuses to slow down. Opponents beware: this player’s not only long on patience but can wreak havoc with sudden, surprising checkmates.
Here’s a quick tip: best time to face gbwilliams09 is not early morning unless you’re ready for a win (their finest hour is 5 AM!). And if you dare challenge them on a Saturday blitz session, bring your A-game—win rates hover just around 48%, but that’s not telling the full story of the fierce competition you’ll get.
Recent Masterpiece
A recent victory featured a classic Anti-Torre Attack, where swift development and bold play led to a timed win. You can almost hear the clock ticking down as gbwilliams09 navigated into a winning endgame:
[[Pgn|1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Bg4 3. Ne5 Bf5 4. g3 e6 5. Bg2 Bd6 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. c4 dxc4 8. Nc3 Qf6 9. Bg5 Qg6 10. O-O Nf6 11. b3 cxb3 12. axb3 h6 13. Bd2 O-O 14. Nh4 Qh7 15. e4 Bxe4 16. Nxe4 Nxe4 17. Bc1 Nc3 18. Qd2 Ne4 19. Qe2 Nf6 20. Nf3 Rfe8 21. Bb2 e5 22. d5 Nxd5 23. Nd2 Rad8 24. Bxd5|fen|3rr1k1/ppp2ppq/2nb3p/3Bp3/8/1P4P1/1B1NQP1P/R4RK1 w - - 0 24|][UTCDate|2025.06.06|UTC]So, if you’re looking to step up your game or just want to witness a player who combines patience, tactical awareness, and just enough madness to make every game an adventure, keep an eye on gbwilliams09. Chess is not just a game to them—it’s an epic saga punctuated by daring escapes, strategic battles, and epic win streaks!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| praks9038 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| turki_711 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| urs_sumitk | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| faiz-abbas | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| prakhar443865 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| arends11 | 6W / 3L / 0D | |
| shoban554 | 5W / 3L / 0D | |
| ampfa123 | 4W / 2L / 1D | |
| magnusfakegambito | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
| vahidrn_98 | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 270 | 593 | 1018 | 951 |
| 2024 | 127 | 505 | 1010 | 1009 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1263W / 1186L / 5D | 1185W / 1250L / 5D | 43.4 |
| 2024 | 532W / 446L / 24D | 466W / 514L / 27D | 62.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 1001 | 552 | 448 | 1 | 55.1% |
| Englund Gambit | 530 | 263 | 266 | 1 | 49.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 355 | 183 | 172 | 0 | 51.5% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 353 | 211 | 142 | 0 | 59.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 248 | 102 | 145 | 1 | 41.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 159 | 72 | 87 | 0 | 45.3% |
| Caro Kann Defense Two Knights Attack | 153 | 70 | 81 | 2 | 45.8% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 144 | 74 | 70 | 0 | 51.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 125 | 64 | 61 | 0 | 51.2% |
| Kings Indian Attack Yugoslav Variation | 108 | 59 | 49 | 0 | 54.6% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Queens Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Two Knights Mindeno Exchange Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 123 | 65 | 55 | 3 | 52.9% |
| Englund Gambit | 35 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 48.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 35 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted | 33 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense | 31 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 41.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 30 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 53.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 28 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 25 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 52.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 19 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 42.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Kann Defense | 230 | 107 | 116 | 7 | 46.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 138 | 75 | 57 | 6 | 54.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 87 | 42 | 43 | 2 | 48.3% |
| Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense | 74 | 33 | 37 | 4 | 44.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 66 | 37 | 26 | 3 | 56.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 61 | 34 | 26 | 1 | 55.7% |
| Englund Gambit | 49 | 31 | 15 | 3 | 63.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 38 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 60.5% |
| Indian Game | 38 | 20 | 17 | 1 | 52.6% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 32 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 46.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 1 |