Igor Wilk (HeroWilczek)
The Candidate Master with a Bullet Addiction
Igor Wilk, known online as HeroWilczek, is a FIDE Candidate Master who has built a reputation as one of the most tireless bullet players on the platform. His online adventure started in August 2018 with a bullet rating of 973 and nowhere to go but up. By 2026 he had reached a peak bullet rating of 2820 (2026-10-03), proving that quantity and quality can go hand in hand.
His blitz credentials are just as impressive, with a peak of 2773 (2026-10-05). While he plays all time controls, the data is clear: bullet is his natural habitat. He has played tens of thousands of bullet games and shows no signs of slowing down.
The Numbers Behind the Chaos
HeroWilczek is a grinder in the best sense of the word. He has a longest winning streak of 66 games, a current winning streak of 7, and a comeback rate of 88.53 percent. Even after losing a piece, he still wins 45.49 percent of the time. His early resignation rate sits at a stubborn 1.68 percent, so do not expect him to go quietly.
His white pieces win 49.05 percent of the time and his black pieces win 45.15 percent, which in the bullet universe is basically a fortress. His win rate is strongest against lower rated opponents at 62.62 percent, while against higher rated opposition he still manages 26.98 percent. His best time of day is 06:00, which suggests either a morning person or someone who never sleeps.
Opening Repertoire: From Solid to Silly
Igor's opening choices are a mix of classical fundamentals and pure bullet chaos. With Black he frequently reaches the French Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense, while the Scandinavian Defense has been a reliable scorer with a 53.42 percent win rate in bullet.
With White he is not afraid to get creative. He has played the Amar Gambit hundreds of times and regularly employs the Nimzo-Larsen Attack. A typical HeroWilczek game might start with
, before dissolving into the kind of position that makes opening theorists cry.Foes and Friends
No biography is complete without rivals. HeroWilczek has faced some players so often that they should probably file a restraining order.
- jakub8828: 190 wins, 1 loss, 5 draws in 196 games. Someone was farming.
- marcello1011: 44 wins, 58 losses, 16 draws. The eternal nemesis.
- Hoang Minh Tho Do: 27 wins, 29 losses, 8 draws. A genuine coin flip.
- malakismayil: 18 wins, 30 losses, 13 draws. A tough customer.
- Димитрий Король: 35 wins, 24 losses, 1 draw. A pleasant mismatch.
For a taste of his dominance, check out a classic HeroWilczek win.
The Mind of a Grinder
Psychologically, Igor is fascinating. His tilt factor is 12, which is not great, but his ability to convert lost positions is elite. His average decisive game lasts around 80 moves, meaning he will drag you into the endgame and make you suffer. His endgame frequency is 78.03 percent, so bring your king and pawn technique.
Love him or fear him, HeroWilczek has earned the Candidate Master title and then some. He is a player who never resigns, never stops clicking, and never lets a 66 game winning streak go to waste.