Wim Vermeylen

Wim Vermeylen (Qman81)

Meet Wim Vermeylen, aka Qman81, a rapid chess enthusiast steadily climbing the ranks with a flair for the dramatic and a penchant for strategic depth. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 1237 in March 2025, Wim proves that patience and persistence pay off—especially when your average game stretches over 70 moves.

Playing Style & Strengths

Wim enjoys the marathon battles of chess, favoring long, tactical endgames with an endgame frequency of nearly 70%! He's not one to quit early either, boasting a low early resignation rate of just 1.27%, unless the opponent offers a truly irresistible checkmate (then all bets are off). His games are a bit like those epic novels you can't put down—lots of twists and turns with an average of 64 moves to victory and almost 76 moves before defeat.

A Tactical Mind With a Psychological Edge

This player has a remarkable comeback rate of over 70%, showing an uncanny ability to turn the tables after setbacks. Though losing a piece makes things tough—his win rate after losing material is a humble 41.7%—he's far from a quitter. His tilt factor stands at 11, proving he's only human, but he generally performs best around 10:00 AM, perhaps after a good cup of coffee and before the midday doldrums set in.

Opening Choices and Performance

Wim embraces a classic array of openings, with notable fondness for the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, clocking nearly 400 games with a 47% win rate. He's also quite at home with the Bishops Opening Berlin Defense, winning nearly 58% of the 207 games played. Whether dashing off in an Italian Game or quietly maneuvering through the Caro-Kann Defense, Wim's repertoire is diverse and ever-adapting.

Statistics at a Glance

• Total Rapid Games Played: 4294 (2072 wins, 2045 losses, 177 draws)
• Longest Winning Streak: 12 games (conqueror mode activated!)
• Current Winning Streak: 1 (always ready to add more!)
• Longest Losing Streak: 11 (everyone has those days)

Recent Battles

Wim's recent games have been a rollercoaster of emotions. Just last month, he demonstrated strategic prowess by checkmating a formidable opponent with a beautifully timed queen sacrifice in a rapid duel. But even masters face setbacks: a recent loss via checkmate reminds us all that chess is as humbling as it is thrilling.

Fun Facts

• Wim prefers rapid games because who has time for bullet when you want to savor each brilliant move?
• Despite being a serious player, he sometimes indulges in unorthodox openings just to keep opponents on their toes.
• His favorite hour to play is 10 AM, so if you challenge him then, be prepared for a tough fight.

Career Highlights

Wim’s steady climb through the rapid rating charts is nothing short of inspiring:

• 2023: Peaked at a modest 877
• 2024: Sharpened skills, achieving a robust 974
• 2025: Smashing personal bests with a peak rating of 1237

To sum it up, Wim Vermeylen is a dedicated rapid player with resilience, strategic depth, and a playful side that shines on the board. Keep an eye on Qman81—this rising star’s journey promises many more battles worthy of chess folklore!