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gbwilliams09

Playing Since: 2024-06-14 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 905
27W / 14L / 0D
Rapid: 996
630W / 606L / 44D
Blitz: 856
379W / 339L / 11D
Bullet: 455
4317W / 4303L / 21D

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

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 270 593 1018 951
2024 127 505 1010 1009
Rating by Year202420251018127YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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%
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