Rui Wang (Historytw)
Rui Wang, known online as Historytw, is a FIDE Grandmaster whose favorite battlefield is the blitz clock. With a peak blitz rating of 2685 (2026-06-22), he has spent years turning rapid fire moves into a personal art form. His record shows a player who fights for every point, with far more decisive games than draws.
The Road to the Top
Wang's online rating history reads like a classic comeback story. In June 2016 he was a 1401 unknown, but within two months he had rocketed past 2200 and finished the year at 2252. After a long absence, he returned in July 2023 at 2430 and began a steady climb. By early 2024 he crossed 2600, and in June 2026 he reached 2685 (2026-06-22).
Familiar Rivals
No biography of Wang is complete without his rivalries. His most frequent opponent is allin2014, who faced him 23 times and lost 17 of those battles. The tables turn against Felix Izeta Txabarri, who holds a 6 to 2 edge over Wang. Meanwhile his series with Xiao Liu has been a true duel, 12 wins for Wang and 7 for leleliuhuidi.
Opening Repertoire
As White, Wang opens with 1.e4 in the vast majority of his games. He scores an outstanding 81.82% in the Scandinavian Defense with the white pieces. As Black he is just as dangerous, winning all five of his games in the Caro-Kann Defense. His sharpest weapon is the Sicilian Defense Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation, where he has won 8 of 9 games as Black. Interestingly, the Amazon Attack Siberian Attack has been less kind, with only a 26.67% win rate.
Playing Style and Mentality
Wang is a comeback artist. He recovers from losing positions 88.19% of the time, and he still wins half of his games after dropping a piece. He also loves to strike first, winning 60.55% of games when he delivers the first check. His longest winning streak is 11 games, and his longest losing streak is 8, proof that he accepts risk in pursuit of victory. His best hour is 18:00, where he has a perfect 100% win rate.
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2685 (2026-06-22)
- Longest Winning Streak: 11 games
- Comeback Rate: 88.19%
- White Win Rate: 53.72%
- Black Win Rate: 50.2%
A Glimpse of the Play
Here is a typical snippet of Wang's sharp Sicilian play:
His games often run long, with wins averaging 78 moves, suggesting a patient endgame player underneath the aggressive opening choices.
Legacy in the Blitz Arena
Rui Wang is more than a rating number. He is a grandmaster who treats online blitz as a serious craft, building rivalries, sharpening his repertoire, and thrilling fans with his never-say-die attitude. In Rapid he has also been flawless, winning all three recorded games with a peak of 2382. Whether he is dismantling allin2014 or battling Felix Izeta Txabarri, Historytw always brings the fight.