Victor Williams

Victor Williams - aka que382, the Bullet Blaze

Victor Williams, known in the chess realm by the username que382, is not your average player — unless your average involves a rollercoaster ride through the painful yet thrilling trenches of bullet chess. With a peak bullet rating of 593 back in 2018 and a rapid rating soaring up to 1371 as recently as April 2024, Victor’s chess journey is as dramatic and unpredictable as a knight’s tour.

Starting with a bullet debut that showed more losses than wins (who doesn’t?), Victor has persevered with a relentless spirit. His bullet record features over 4,800 wins, joined by a few more soul-crushing losses, reflecting a dedication to the rapid-fire format that few dare to embrace. Blitz and rapid have been kind to him too, with respectable stats and an impressive prove-it-all attitude.

Opening Gambits & Favorites

• Bullet: Victor is fond of kicking off with the King’s Pawn Opening and also shows sweeter victories with the Queen’s Gambit Accepted, boasting a nearly 63% win rate there. Yet, he doesn’t shy away from gambits like the Englund or the tricky Four Knights Game Italian Variation, where he keeps opponents on their toes.
• Blitz & Rapid: A lover of the Vienna Game and the tactical Petrov's Defense, Victor likes a charm offensive mixed with mainline chess theory to outsmart opponents before they even finish their first cup of coffee.

Playing Style & Personality

With an average of around 32 moves per win, Victor plays with patience until his killer instinct kicks in, swiftly navigating mid-games filled with tactical fireworks. His comeback rate of nearly 68% tells you he’s not one to give up easily — even when the odds are stacked against him. Notoriously known for early resignations just over 1% of the time, he’s careful not to waste anyone’s time (including his own), but when he’s in the zone, expect exciting finishes!

Victor's psychological fortitude isn't to be underestimated — boasting a respectable tilt factor of 13, his best zone is around 11:00 AM, when his brain is sharp and his coffee is strong. He has a keen sense for winning post-piece loss, turning potential disaster into delightful victories more than 42% of the time.

Memorable Battles & Opponents

• Victor has remarkable winning streaks up to 10 games and is currently on a hot 4-win streak that’s got the competition sweating.
• Some opponents like keikiwai, zaidqeaiti, and rajput_06 have earned no mercy, each suffering 100% losses against him recently.
• His chess rivals beware: Victor has conquered over 60% of his battles using the effective Queen’s Gambit Accepted when wielding the black pieces.

Notable Games

One of his recent masterpieces ended in a winning checkmate after a brilliant sequence:

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Nc6 4. Qh5 Nxh5 5. Nd5 Bc5 6. d3 O-O 7. Nf3 Nf4 8. Nxf4 exf4 
9. d4 Nxd4 10. Nxd4 Bxd4 11. Bxf4 Qf6 12. Rd1 c5 13. c3 Bxf2+ 14. Kxf2 Qxf4+ 15. Ke2 
Qxe4+ 16. Kd2 Qxg2+ 17. Kc1 d6 18. Rhg1 Qxh2 19. Rdf1 a6 20. Bxf7+ Rxf7 21. b4 
Rxf1+ 22. Rxf1 cxb4 23. cxb4 a5 24. bxa5 Rxa5 25. Rd1 Rc5+ 26. Kb1 Be6 27. Rxd6 
Qxa2#

Feel the tactical might? Yep, that’s Victor packing a punch with every move.

Keep an eye on the rising star, Victor Williams. He’s not just playing chess; he’s living it one bullet game at a time.