william pelletier

William Pelletier (aka lok3s3v3n)

Once a Rapid chess enthusiast with a rollercoaster rating journey, William Pelletier, or lok3s3v3n as known in the digital battlefield, is a player who never shies away from a challenge—even if it means losing more games than winning lately. With a peak Rapid rating of 628 (achieved in July 2024) and a current rating hovering around 147 in June 2025, William’s games tell a story of fierce battles, daring gambits, and occasional bouts of early resignations—because who really enjoys dragging a losing game?

William’s style is a fascinating mix: although the average game length is around 50 moves for wins, losses tend to be mercifully shorter. Known for his knife-edge tactical awareness, he boasts a commendable 71.88% comeback rate after facing adversity on the board—a true phoenix rising from the ashes... or at least trying to. However, his Tilt Factor of 7 shows that not every setback is met with Zen calm.

Despite a challenging win/loss record (32 wins, 48 losses, and 3 draws in Rapid), William has a few favored openings where he shines: the Van 't Kruijs Opening with a perfect 100% win rate in two games shows his penchant for the obscure and unpredictable. The Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense is another secret weapon, boasting a 75% success rate. On the flip side, some variations like the King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation have been less forgiving—William has yet to taste victory there!

When it comes to opponents, William has faced the likes of thejuicedallascowboys twice—splitting the results fairly—and boasts flawless victories against lesser-known challengers such as lucathestorm and robertogacitua1312. His favorite time to outwit rivals is apparently at 6 PM, when his win rate hits a perfect 100%, proving once and for all that William is definitely an evening person.

William’s recent games are a testament to perseverance and pockets of brilliance: a spectacular checkmate victory against robertogacitua1312 demonstrates his ability to wrap up a game with style, while his resilience is tested in tightly fought contests and some humbling defeats. For all the losses, one thing is clear—he plays with heart, humor, and an unpredictable charm that makes watching his games a delight.

Whether you’re here to challenge him or just study the quirks of a highly entertaining Rapid player, William Pelletier’s journey through the 64 squares is a reminder that chess is not just about ratings, but about the love of the game, the thrill of each move, and the comedy hidden in every blunder.

“Losing is just winning in disguise... sometimes with a side of resignation.”