Guillermo Carvalho CM

Guillermo Carvalho (guicar16) - Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Guillermo Carvalho, better known on the chessboard and online as guicar16, proudly holds the esteemed title of Candidate Master awarded by FIDE. With a flair for blitz, rapid, and bullet chess, Guillermo is the kind of player who can conquer the clock and the pawns with equal panache.

Chess Journey and Peaks

Starting with a modest blitz rating of 1403 in 2010, Guillermo’s dedication saw a meteoric rise, hitting a personal best of 2404 in blitz during early 2019. His rapid peak reached an impressive 2371 in April 2021, while bullet saw a shiny top rating of 2094 achieved as recently as May 2025. Even daily chess wasn’t left behind, with a solid rating of 525.

Strengths & Style

Known for their tenacity and resilience, Guillermo boasts a remarkable 89% comeback rate after losing material—a true thorn in the side for any opponent daring to snatch a piece. With an endgame frequency of 77% and an average of nearly 70 moves per win, patience and precision are clearly part of their arsenal. White pieces lead to a 60.38% win rate, with black not far behind at 56.56%.

Their favorite openings reveal a versatile toolkit: the Queens Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation and the Indian Game are personal bests, with win rates hovering near 60%. The English Opening Anglo Indian Defense is another signature weapon, showing mastery and confidence across time controls.

Battles in the Arena

Guillermo's blitz record gleams with 3,486 wins, balanced against 2,077 losses and 439 draws. Rapid and bullet formats are no less impressive, proving adaptability and speed under pressure.

Not one to shy away from tough opponents, Guillermo has faced a wide roster of players multiple times, including "mightymove", "mkapho73", and "thebigbadchessdad". Against these regular rivals, they maintain fierce competitiveness and impressive win rates.

Legendary Streaks & Quirks

Anyone who knows Guillermo will tell you about that legendary 27-game winning streak—a feat that has surely caused many opponents to double-check their moves (and their coffee).

When not plotting checkmates, Guillermo is known to have an "early resignation rate" of just 0.7%, meaning they fight hard even when the chips are down. Their psychological toughness is highlighted by a tilt factor of 12—solid resilience, with the best time of day to challenge them being 8 AM sharp. So, if you want to catch them at their peak, set your alarm early… or prepare for a fight.

Recent Form and Memorable Games

May 2025 showed Guillermo in fine form, clinching victories with deft handling of the Sicilian Defense and Scotch Game variations. Among these battles, one win stands out where guicar16 forced a resignation after relentless positional pressure, showcasing a strategic mind unafraid of complexity.

But even masters face tough days: a recent loss in the English Opening showed that the game is a relentless teacher, and our Candidate Master’s hunger for improvement remains undimmed.

Final Thoughts

Guillermo Carvalho is a player whose journey through chess has been marked by tenacity, strategic depth, and a hunger for victory—even if it sometimes means battling a losing streak or two. Whether blitzing through time or grinding in rapid fights, guicar16 is a name to be respected and admired on any battlefield of 64 squares.

Check, mate, and good luck trying to catch them off guard!