Guilio Borgo IM

Guilio Borgo - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Guilio Borgo, a formidable International Master who dances with the 64 squares like it’s a grand ballroom. Known in chess circles by their handle GiulioBorgo, they’ve not only earned their FIDE title but have also proven to be a relentless blitz beast, averaging ratings comfortably above 2500 in recent years – with a peak blitz rating soaring as high as 2646 in February 2024. That’s not just impressive; that's a cacophony of calculations firing at lightning speed.

Style & Strengths

If you ever wonder how many moves it takes for Guilio to win, the answer hovers around an epic 80 moves per victory on average. Patience is key here, as they enjoy battles that stretch into deep endgames, boasting an 86% endgame frequency. Guilio doesn’t shy away from complex positions – comebacks are their forte with an incredible 87.4% comeback rate, and they keep fighting even after losing material, winning nearly half of those scrappy battles.

A word of warning to opponents: Guilio’s psychological resilience is both a blessing and their playful nemesis. Their tilt factor hovers at a modest “9,” meaning sometimes the pressure applies like a slow squeeze fruit juicer – hope you’ve got your mental fortitude ready!

The Openings Whisperer

Guilio’s opening repertoire is a blend of classical and dangerous surprises. Dominating the battlefield with the French Defense, particularly the Classical Steinitz Boleslavsky Variation and the Advance Paulsen Euwe Variation, with win rates around 65%! Their secret weapon? The "Top Secret" opening moves – adopted in over 2600 blitz games, yielding almost as many wins as losses. There’s definitely an art to surprise lurking in those moves.

Blitz & Bullet Maestro

With blitz games numbering in the thousands and bullet games showcasing a strike rate above 70%, Guilio’s fingers practically blur over the keyboard faster than you can say “checkmate.” Peak bullet rating reached a sprightly 2270 back in 2020, proving that speed isn’t everything but Guilio makes it look like it is.

Notable Achievements & Stats

• Titled International Master by FIDE
• Longest winning streak: 16 games – that's almost a mini-sermon in chess domination
• Precise killer of time: Frequently wins on time without breaking a sweat
• Plays some of their best games between 14:00 and 16:00 - prime genius hours!
• A balanced chess diet: Wins with both White (48.26%) and Black (45.88%) pieces

Fun Facts

- Guilio's rating journey tells a story of steady ascension, with blitz rating climbing from 2400 in 2020 to a staggering 2591 in mid-2025.
- Despite the intense focus, Guilio has mastered the art of timely resignation, bowing out strategically around half the time to conserve glory for next battles.
- Guilio's most-played opponents include a select circle of fierce rivals, showing their consistent presence in competitive blitz warfare.

Recent Triumphs & Trials

In a recent encounter against manipun1 in June 2025, Guilio emerged victorious by the narrow margin of winning on time, after a sharp duel in the Sicilian Defense. Conversely, the journey is not always smooth; recent losses remind us that even the mightiest IM must respect the unpredictable chaos of chess fate.

In essence, Guilio Borgo is the embodiment of tactical prowess, psychological warfare, and endurance – a player who is as tricky as they are talented. Keep an eye out; their "Top Secret" moves might just checkmate your defenses before you finish reading this sentence.