International Master Wilson Palencia
Known in the chess circles simply as kswp, IM Wilson Palencia is a formidable force on 64 squares, armed with the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE. Since bursting onto the scene in 2015 with a Daily rating of 1200 (a humble beginning, as all legends have), Wilson’s chess journey reads like an exhilarating rollercoaster—mostly uphill, with a few humbling twists.
Rapid Rise & Style
By 2016, Wilson’s Daily rating rocketed past 2000, peaking at 2151—a clear sign that this chess ninja was mastering his craft. With a penchant for strategic patience, Wilson averages around 70 moves per win, proving that he’s in no rush to snap the board in half, but rather to slowly, methodically outplay his opponents. His early resignation rate is a modest 5.5%, signaling a fighter’s spirit that refuses to quit easily.
The Blitz Lightning
Now, if there’s any format where IM Wilson truly roars, it’s blitz. In 2016, he smashed a peak blitz rating of 2628 and played over 1100 games—more blitz battles than most casual players have had hot dinners. With a win rate lingering just above 50% across more than 2000 blitz games, Wilson not only holds his nerve but dishes out tactical fireworks, including an impressive comeback rate of 85.7%. Forget Houdini, this man deserves his own magic hat!
Cunning & Tactical Awareness
Wilson’s ability to win after losing material is a perfect 100%. Yes, you read that right—he’s the chess equivalent of a phoenix rising from the ashes, turning lost causes into glorious victories. His opponents probably want to check their bags twice before entering the arena, knowing that even after a slip-up, Wilson might just turn the tables with brilliant tactical shots.
Psychology & Patterns
Though not immune to the occasional tilt—his 26 on the tilt factor meter suggests he’s human after all—Wilson’s resilience shines through, especially in endgames where he thrives nearly 70% of the time. Fun fact: he’s a morning person on the 6 AM hour clock with a perfect 100% win rate (probably because most opponents haven’t had their coffee yet).
Opponent & Opening Secrets
His signature openings are classified as “Top Secret” in databases—patent pending on mystery and misdirection. With an extraordinary 74.8% win rate in daily games using his secret weapon (fascinatingly consistent over 160+ games), his enemies can only guess and brace for impact. While some rivals like “dearsir” and “genius_marshall” have played Wilson over 100 times, Wilson maintains a cool edge in these duels.
Off the Board
When not conjuring chess spells or crushing rooks in blitz, Wilson’s chess persona enjoys a good laugh—because who else can brag about being an International Master with a wildly entertaining data profile? In the world of chess, where nerves and psychology can be brutal, IM Wilson Palencia proves you can be deadly serious about the game without forgetting to have fun.
In sum: a tactician, a strategist, a blitz warrior, and a comeback king—IM Wilson Palencia is definitely a player to watch on every battleground of chess.
Performance Snapshot
Congratulations on maintaining IM-level consistency across time controls. Your recent results show a solid conversion rate against comparable opposition and a willingness to play dynamically on both sides of the board. Peak rating reference: 2628 (2016-08-03)
Key Strengths
- Dynamic Piece Play: In your win versus ShimanovAlex (B12 – Caro-Kann) you smoothly converted an edge by coordinating rooks on the f-file and exploiting weak dark squares. Your knight manoeuvres (Nb5-d6-c4 / Nxa7) were exemplary.
- Opening Preparation: Comfortable handling of the Dragon, Caro-Kann Advance and Scotch indicates a well-rounded repertoire with both 1.e4 and 1…c5/…c6. You score well when the game stays inside your preparation.
- Tactical Awareness: Accurate calculation under time pressure (e.g., 28.Nxe6! in the Caro-Kann miniature) shows confidence in concrete lines.
- Psychological Edge: Opponents frequently resign or flag in inferior positions, evidence that you create continuous practical problems.
Areas to Improve
- Time Management in Daily Play: All five most-recent losses were timeouts. Safeguard against administrative losses by adopting a “move-check” routine (e.g., minimum one reply per 48 h, vacation buffer, or phone reminder).
- Transition to Endgames: In several Dragon structures you postpone castling or centralisation, leading to technical endgames you never got to play because the clock expired. Work on simplifying with advantage rather than seeking more complications when ahead.
- Early Pawn Thrusts with g- and h-pawns: While successful in blitz, g4/h4 advances (Caro-Kann and Scotch games) may be high-risk in classical. Balance them with development and king safety. Study model games by Nepomniachtchi and Firouzja for timing of flank pawn storms.
- Colour Imbalances in the Dragon: In the loss against jbalman the dark-square weaknesses around your king (…g6 …Bg7 but no …h5) became critical. Refresh your knowledge of the Yugoslav Attack plans, especially the exchange sac …Rxc3 and …h5 breaks.
Opening-Specific Notes
Dragon (B75-B79): Consider adding the Soltis Variation (…h5) to blunt White’s h-pawn. Also explore the Chinese Dragon setup for additional flexibility.
Caro-Kann Advance: 5.g4 systems suit your style; have a secondary line ready (e.g., 3.Nc3/3.Nd2) to avoid being targeted.
Anti-Sicilians as Black: Against low-rated opponents try a simpler scheme like 2…e6 & 3…d5 to reduce prep load.
Action Plan (Next 4 Weeks)
- Daily Time-Control Discipline: Set two calendar alerts; never fall below 24 h on the clock.
- Endgame Module: Solve 30 rook-and-minor-piece endings (Dvoretsky) and play out five study positions vs engine.
- Opening Patch: Analyse the critical line 9.0-0-0 d5 10.exd5 Nxd5 in the Dragon with Lichess Cloud plus engine.
- Tactical Routine: 15-minute puzzle rush + 3 “hard” calculation exercises; annotate thought process.
- Self-Review: After every blitz session export one instructive PGN and add comments on missed resources, especially any overlooked back-rank mating pattern.
Useful Visuals
Hour-by-hour confidence trend:
Weekday performance breakdown:
Illustrative Miniature
Study how you exploited the dark squares in your Caro-Kann win:
Final Thoughts
Your tactical flair and opening knowledge already meet IM standards; ironing out practical issues (clock management, endgame conversion) will elevate your results further. Good luck, and feel free to send the next batch of games for deeper analysis!
🆚 Opponent Insights
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2028 | |||
| 2016 | 1925 | 2601 | 1615 | 2028 |
| 2015 | 1917 | 2131 | 1828 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0.5 |
| 2016 | 409W / 221L / 88D | 381W / 238L / 107D | 66.1 |
| 2015 | 184W / 137L / 14D | 164W / 148L / 15D | 73.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 30 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 86.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 61.1% |
| Unknown | 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 47.1% |
| Scotch Game | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.8% |
| Catalan Opening | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 163 | 90 | 56 | 17 | 55.2% |
| Scotch Game | 132 | 75 | 47 | 10 | 56.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 86 | 49 | 33 | 4 | 57.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 80 | 51 | 22 | 7 | 63.8% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 55 | 27 | 25 | 3 | 49.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 55 | 26 | 23 | 6 | 47.3% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation | 54 | 30 | 22 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 47 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 48.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 39 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 41.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 39 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 56.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 23 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 26.1% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| French Defense | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 28.6% |
| Scotch Game | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 31 | 0 |
| Losing | 26 | 26 |