About Brandon Wang
Brandon Wang, also known on the chessboard as "gmbmw," is a National Master titled player who has made a significant mark in the fast-paced world of bullet chess. Known for his rapid-fire play and aggressive style, Brandon has delighted and frustrated opponents in equal measure across thousands of games.
Playing Highlights
- Emerged as a formidable bullet player with a peak rating reaching an astonishing 2833 in December 2021.
- Blitz and Rapid formats also showcase his skills, boasting peak blitz and rapid ratings of 2506 and 1716 respectively.
- Usually found tearing through games with a quick and decisive style, Brandon's average game length is brisk, often lasting less than a minute in bullet games.
Opening Repertoire
Brandon's opening choices reflect his dynamic and versatile approach to the game:
- Bullet: Amar Gambit, Nimzo-Larsen Attack, and Modern Defense are among his favorites that yield a strong win rate.
- Rapid: Prefers gambits like the Amar and sharp lines such as the Blackburne Shilling Gambit.
- Blitz: Unknown openings dominate, but he also performs well with the Amar Gambit and Bird Opening variations.
Playing Style & Traits
Ever ready to seize the initiative, Brandon combines deep tactical awareness with psychological resilience:
- Average moves per win hover around 38, showing he often closes out games swiftly.
- Known for a high rate of early resignations—probably because he hates slow games and values speed over drama!
- An impressive comeback rate near 47%, demonstrating his fighting spirit after setbacks.
- Prefers to play in the early morning and during peak hours when his brain is most bullet-proof.
Career Trivia
- Has a whopping lifetime record of over 6,000 bullet wins, proving that speed chess is his natural habitat.
- Maintains an impressive bullet win rate just shy of 50%, which is tough given the brutal accuracy bullet demands.
- Recently, his bullet rating has hovered around 2600+, which is grandmaster-level in many people’s books!
- Famous opening: The Amar Gambit — it’s like Brandon is saying, "Let’s get wild and win fast!”