William Olsson IM

William Olsson - International Master

William Olsson, known in the chess realm as Pawngobblerx2000, is an International Master who has made quite a name for themselves on the 64 squares. Sporting the prestigious FIDE title of International Master, William’s journey through the ranks is a story of perseverance, occasional blunders, and those brilliant comebacks that make chess thrilling to watch.

From Humble Beginnings to Peak Blitz Stardom

Starting around a modest blitz rating of 1239 back in 2014, William steadily climbed the ladder, showing a particular passion for the lightning-fast game of blitz. By October 2024, blitz was their playground with a sizzling peak rating of 2698 — that's almost grandmaster level and well beyond "pawn gobbling" status!

Playing Style

What sets William apart is their tactical awareness and resilience. Impressively, the comeback rate is over 83%, which means if life (or an opponent) knocks down a piece, William isn’t just folding – they stage a comeback like a chess phoenix rising from the ashes. The average game length for wins edges close to 75 moves; patience truly is a virtue here. White seems to hold a slight edge with a 52.74% win rate, though Black doesn’t play second fiddle with a respectable 47.79%.

Notorious Openings

When it comes to openings, William is something of a cryptic genius, often launching into what the stats call the mysterious "Top Secret" opening repertoire – almost 5,000 games there, with nearly as many wins as losses, a true equal-opportunity strategist. When revealing openings, there's a notable fondness for the English Opening and the Sicilian Defense, with some variations like the English Opening King's English Variation bringing better-than-expected results.

Grand Battles & Psychological Quirks

William’s longest winning streak hit 19 games—enough to make even the toughest opponents nervous. However, a losing streak of 11 also shows the rollercoaster of competitive chess. No stranger to tilt, the psychological tilt factor sits at 11; so while William seldom throws in the towel early (early resignation rate is just 1.66%), a bad day might just turn the board upside down.

Fun Tidbit

Always a fan of the evening grind, William’s absolute best performance time comes around 10:00 AM – because nothing says "checkmate" like an early morning caffeine-fueled brain blitz. They’ve proven to be quite friendly when playing at peak times, delivering both inspiration and a few crashing chess fireworks.

Recent Showdowns

William’s most recent victories are no less dramatic than a Hollywood finale. One game featured a spectacular checkmate in a Sicilian Defense Open Dragon—no spoilers, but it involved a sneaky rook final flourish. And despite the fierce competition, William continues to hold their ground, whether squeaking out wins by resignation or dazzling at full tilt.

Legacy in Numbers

• Total Blitz Wins: 2,510
• Total Rapid Wins: 215
• Bullet Wins: 69 (because sometimes speed kills!)
• Daily Chess Wins: 11 (slow and steady)

In the world of pawns, knights, bishops, and kings, William Olsson is a worthy knight. Not just a position on the ratings board, but a player whose games tell stories of grit, strategy, and that never-say-die attitude. Whether you face Pawngobblerx2000 across the board or follow their games from the sidelines, you're in for a chess adventure!