Guillen Raul

Profile Summary: Guillen Raul (aka john1gold)

Guillen Raul, better known online as john1gold, is a resilient and tactical chess enthusiast whose journey through the board mirrors a thrilling rollercoaster ride of wins, losses, and epic comebacks. With a bullet rating soaring up to an impressive 2308 in 2017 and a blitz max rating of 2042, Raul is no stranger to fast-paced duels where speed meets strategy.

Raul’s chess style could be described as "patient aggression" - known for his blistering average of almost 76 moves per win, he doesn’t rush decisions but instead wears down opponents with relentless positional play and endgame mastery, as evidenced by a massive 87.87% endgame frequency. And if you thought he folds after losing material, think again: with a 100% win rate after losing a piece and an astonishing comeback rate close to 93%, Raul has a knack for pulling rabbits (and probably queens) out of the hat.

Despite having battled thousands of bullet games—over 15,600 wins to more than 18,600 losses—he maintains a psychological coolness with a tilt factor of just 25, which means he won’t rage quit after a painful blunder, but might casually plot his revenge.

Raul is a fan of the mysterious “Top Secret” opening (so secret that even we don’t know what it is), boasting a bullet win rate of nearly 44% across more than 35,500 games, and a blazing 78.4% win rate in blitz with the same opening. Clearly, he’s got a few tricks up his sleeve!

Recent Battles:

In his latest recorded victory, Raul executed a neat checkmate against opponent vingtor on April 23, 2017, playing the Reti Opening like a boss, finishing the game with a swift queen mate at move 21. On the flip side, losses come with dignity, shaped by tough opponents and the occasional brutal checkmate, showing that even experts like Raul have days when the pawns just won’t cooperate.

Fun Facts:

• Longest winning streak: 24 games. Yep, he once went on a streak longer than most Netflix series seasons.
• Current winning streak: 4 games — so watch out, the king is dangerous right now!
• Strongest hours: Raul peaks in win rate around 10-11 AM and early afternoon, so maybe mornings are the best time for brain fuel and crushing pawns.

With a mix of speed, endurance, tactical genius, and a sprinkle of mystery, Guillen Raul (john1gold) is a chess player who embodies both the love and the madness of the 64 squares. Whether you face him in bullet blitz or a slower, more thoughtful game, expect a fun, fierce, and occasionally bewildering experience on the board!