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Aurelio Vila Dupla FM

lluiss Since 2013 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
42.4% W 48.7% L 8.9% D
Bullet
2103
186W 222L 25D
Blitz
2459
14955W 17155L 3156D
Rapid
2107
13W 48L 5D
Daily
400
1W 0L 0D

Aurelio Vila Dupla (lluiss) — FIDE Master and Blitz Specialist

Aurelio Vila Dupla, who often appears online as lluiss, is a FIDE Master known for marathon blitz duels and a taste for sharp Sicilian positions. A steady competitor since 2013, Aurelio blends deep endgame knowledge with surprising tactical shots, which makes him a foe you never want to underestimate on the clock. Preferred time control appears to be Blitz.

  • Title: FIDE Master
  • Preferred time control: Blitz
  • Peak blitz rating: 2464 (2026-04-18)
  • Career span visible in public records: 2013 to 2026

Playing Style and Strengths

Aurelio is a proponent of long, complex battles. His average decisive game runs well past the opening and middlegame. He likes to grind, trade into technical endgames and then pounce when small advantages matter most. That style shows in metrics like a high endgame frequency and long average decisive length.

  • Endgame frequency and average decisive length point to patient technique
  • Strong comeback ability and a respectable win rate after losing material suggest resilience under pressure
  • Avg moves per decisive game are near 77, so bring snacks and focus

Openings and Repertoires

On the white side Aurelio frequently opens with flexible moves such as Nf3 and builds into English and Colle type setups. As Black he returns fire with razor sharp Sicilian lines. The Dragon Yugoslav Attack shows up often in his blitz play and is one of his signature battlegrounds.

  • Frequently played as Black: Sicilian Defense and the Dragon Yugoslav Attack
  • Common White choices: English Opening, Colle System variations
  • Notable statistical edge in some sharp bulletin lines and strong practical results in the Dragon

Try a taste of the kind of game he loves to play

Career Highlights and Trends

Aurelio has logged huge volumes of blitz play and climbed steadily into the top echelons of online blitz. His most active years saw both tactical fireworks and disciplined endgame technique. He has long rivalries with several regular opponents online and often prefers evening and late night sessions.

  • Extensive blitz activity with strong win rates against a range of opening systems
  • Notable opponents include frequent matches with yurich25 and Milan Franic
  • Time of day sweet spot: strong results in late evening and an uncanny peak around early morning for short sharp bursts

View a condensed trend of his blitz trajectory

Blitz Rating248123152148198218152013: 18702014: 19002015: 19352016: 21282017: 21192019: 20232020: 21462023: 21772024: 23182025: 21672026: 242620132014201520162017201920202023202420252026

Personality, Trivia and What Fans Love

Aurelio has a reputation for fighting to the bitter end. Opponents joke that surrender is never on his menu and that he will extract tiny advantages and convert them with machine-like consistency. Off the board he enjoys analyzing Dragon games and experimenting with offbeat openings for fun.

  • Known for long games and patient technique
  • High comeback rate makes him dangerous even after early setbacks
  • Likes to sprinkle in surprise opening choices to keep opponents uncomfortable

For the Chess Curious

If you want to study Aurelio's play, start with sharp Sicilian Dragon games and long endgame conversions. Dive into his blitz archive, and watch how the middlegame simplifies into a technical battle he is comfortable winning. You can also explore common terms and openings from his repertoire below.

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