William Holmes (Username: L-K-V11)
Meet William Holmes, a chess adventurer whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as his rating graphs! A player who knows how to win, lose, and occasionally draw with style — and a hint of mischief. Despite a few bumps on the road (hey, who hasn’t lost a game or two by blundering a knight or getting checkmated in a surprising tactical twist?), William’s rapid rating soared impressively, peaking at 528 in May 2025. This meteoric rise suggests he’s onto something spicy in his openings and endgames.
With a career peppered by alternating winning and losing streaks up to six games, William is no stranger to chess rollercoasters. His rapid chess prowess shines brightest in the Nimzowitsch Defense, securing a respectable 70% win rate — clearly a weapon of choice! And if you're looking for quirky gambits, his fondness for the Englund Gambit might raise an eyebrow or two (and also win a couple of games).
Not just a rapid specialist, William dabbles in blitz and bullet too, with peak ratings of 217 and 254 respectively — perhaps evidence of lightning reflexes tempered by the occasional premature resignation (14% early resign rate, to be exact). His best time to outwit opponents? Mornings around 10 AM — the perfect time for a coffee-fueled checkmate spree.
Known opponents beware: William has a mixed record with some players but boasts a perfect win rate against the likes of mandalgaming and matt_se. His tactical resilience shines with an impressive 70% comeback rate — when pawns fall, he rises like a phoenix. However, his tilt factor indicates that sometimes the emotional rollercoaster of chess can get the better of him, but hey, who plays flawless chess anyway?
When not busy plotting winning chess combos, William enjoys exploring openings from the traditional Queens Pawn variations to the rare and daring gambits. With an average of about 54 moves per win, patience and persistence are his middle names. Oh, and if you're curious about his last victory – it was a graceful demolition over mandalgaming featuring smooth play in the French Defense.
In conclusion: William Holmes is a tenacious, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining chess persona. Expect highs, lows, and the occasional bizarre gambit, but never a dull game. So grab your pieces and prepare for a battle — be it bullet, blitz, or rapid — with William ready to turn the chessboard into his personal playground!
Check out his latest win vs mandalgaming
