Bill Pennucci: The Blitz Bullet Maestro
Meet Bill Pennucci, a chess virtuoso whose name might not ring bells in every household, but on the digital battlefield of bullet chess, his legend is undeniable. Starting his online dueling journey with a modest bullet rating just over 1000 in 2012, Bill quickly transformed into a formidable force, climbing to an impressive 2149 by 2025. With over 64,000 bullet games under his belt, Bill doesn’t just play chess – he lives it. His incredible win count of 37,397 wins screams dedication and a knack for finding loopholes in fleeting moments.
Bill’s style? Lightning-fast, tactical, and merciless. His win rate after losing a piece stands at a mind-boggling 100%, proving that giving up is simply not in his dictionary. With an average of 68 moves per win, he’s a strategist who loves the long hustle in a swirling storm of rapid time pressure. In fact, his endgame frequency is at a high 82%, making him a nightmare for opponents who think they’ve outplayed him early on.
While many players might crumble under pressure (looking at you, casual tilts), Bill’s tilt factor is a cool 13 – low enough to stay sane but high enough to add some fiery passion to his play. Most of his action unfolds during the early evening hours, where his win rates climb higher than a rook on the seventh rank.
Besides his rapid bullet offensives, Bill dabbled in blitz and rapid, boasting a blitz max rating near 1977 and an off-the-charts rapid win rate of 100% from 7 games (talk about efficient!). This guy doesn't just play games, he crushes them with ruthless efficiency and a slightly mischievous grin.
Known affectionately among his foes and allies as a “Top Secret” opening specialist (we don’t get to see his secrets!), Bill’s opening repertoire keeps adversaries guessing and scrambling from the very first move. His longest winning streak of 25 games? Double-check that it’s not a glitch!
Whether facing familiar rivals or strange new opponents like "karpito72" or "smurfisaccurate," Bill’s bullet bulletproof skills keep him at the top of the ladder. Bullet chess is a test of nerves, speed, and strategy — and Bill passes with flying colors, establishing himself as a chess player who’s not just fast but also fantastic.
Recent performance: quick read for Bill
Bill, you’ve shown a willingness to fight for initiative in sharp positions and you’re comfortable navigating dynamic middlegames. Your openings indicate a readiness to test the opponent's plans early, and you can capitalize on active piece play when the position opens up.
What you do well
- Calculating dynamically in unbalanced positions and keeping pressure on the opponent’s king.
- Getting pieces active on open files and diagonals, especially when you open the center or use rook lifts to the seventh rank.
- Willingness to explore tactical ideas and create attacking chances rather than simplifying to a passive position.
- Flexibility in openings, showing you can adapt to different setups and still pursue concrete plans.
Key areas to improve
- Time management in the middlegame: set a plan for calculating a fixed number of candidate moves and avoid overthinking secondary lines.
- King safety and piece coordination: be mindful of weakening pawn moves around the king; balance aggression with necessary defensive checks or castle timing.
- Prophylaxis and pattern recognition: develop a habit of scanning for opponent threats a move or two before they execute them.
- Endgames: strengthen technique in rook endings and simple endgames to convert advantages more reliably.
Concrete drills and how to practice
- Puzzles: practice 15–20 minutes daily focusing on forks, pins, discovered attacks, and common tactical motifs.
- Opening depth: deepen two or three lines you play often to improve memory and reduce early missteps. For example, explore Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit and related ideas. See related concept here: Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit.
- Post-game review habit: after each rapid game, write 3 lessons: what went well, what went wrong, and a concrete change to apply next game.
- Endgame practice: work on rook endings using short drills to reinforce correct technique and conversion timing.
- Prophylaxis focus: when facing a tactical threat, pause to assess counterplay before committing to a plan.
Practice resources (optional)
Try these training ideas in the next week. They’re placeholders you can customize to your routine.
- Opening idea focus: Bowdler-Attack ideas
- Mini puzzle:
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| callecanon | 6W / 6L / 1D | View |
| aussiechess | 12W / 6L / 0D | View |
| on1ba | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| pullakuski | 8W / 2L / 1D | View |
| batilbats | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| panadekurent | 3W / 5L / 1D | View |
| vejestoriototal | 14W / 4L / 1D | View |
| aacash | 5W / 1L / 0D | View |
| neelnik | 5W / 2L / 0D | View |
| nomadsl | 46W / 50L / 1D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Henrik Dalsgaard | 262W / 260L / 7D | View Games |
| mkapho6206 | 251W / 219L / 11D | View Games |
| mkapho73 | 171W / 215L / 8D | View Games |
| zaid112 | 125W / 105L / 24D | View Games |
| claycassiusclay | 111W / 109L / 12D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2091 | |||
| 2024 | 2143 | |||
| 2023 | 2005 | 1426 | ||
| 2022 | 2009 | 1888 | ||
| 2021 | 2075 | 1919 | ||
| 2020 | 2053 | |||
| 2019 | 1831 | 1792 | ||
| 2018 | 1940 | |||
| 2017 | 1864 | 1799 | 1422 | |
| 2016 | 1998 | 1803 | 1496 | |
| 2015 | 1803 | 1915 | ||
| 2014 | 1694 | |||
| 2013 | 1710 | 1933 | 1412 | |
| 2012 | 1721 | 1853 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 999W / 750L / 64D | 961W / 806L / 55D | 73.7 |
| 2024 | 1103W / 731L / 68D | 1030W / 815L / 74D | 73.3 |
| 2023 | 1446W / 979L / 147D | 1401W / 1037L / 125D | 74.5 |
| 2022 | 2168W / 1282L / 185D | 2042W / 1429L / 190D | 75.2 |
| 2021 | 2596W / 1428L / 211D | 2446W / 1618L / 207D | 74.4 |
| 2020 | 2534W / 1383L / 197D | 2482W / 1473L / 208D | 73.8 |
| 2019 | 2159W / 1246L / 112D | 1965W / 1369L / 130D | 71.6 |
| 2018 | 1606W / 1195L / 93D | 1541W / 1276L / 97D | 72.9 |
| 2017 | 1989W / 1362L / 149D | 1909W / 1461L / 150D | 74.3 |
| 2016 | 1508W / 824L / 96D | 1339W / 966L / 130D | 73.5 |
| 2015 | 535W / 321L / 25D | 475W / 367L / 30D | 71.9 |
| 2014 | 1154W / 694L / 34D | 1049W / 776L / 53D | 66.7 |
| 2013 | 1048W / 531L / 39D | 927W / 638L / 50D | 67.8 |
| 2012 | 524W / 229L / 26D | 444W / 299L / 24D | 72.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 6663 | 3735 | 2662 | 266 | 56.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 5254 | 3165 | 1881 | 208 | 60.2% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4258 | 2481 | 1621 | 156 | 58.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 3352 | 1943 | 1292 | 117 | 58.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 2601 | 1512 | 970 | 119 | 58.1% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2433 | 1423 | 906 | 104 | 58.5% |
| Australian Defense | 2307 | 1386 | 826 | 95 | 60.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1753 | 989 | 679 | 85 | 56.4% |
| Czech Defense | 1739 | 999 | 667 | 73 | 57.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 1590 | 905 | 613 | 72 | 56.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 257 | 151 | 97 | 9 | 58.8% |
| Sicilian Defense | 83 | 53 | 29 | 1 | 63.9% |
| Modern Defense | 76 | 39 | 35 | 2 | 51.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 71 | 45 | 21 | 5 | 63.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 70 | 48 | 19 | 3 | 68.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 65 | 44 | 18 | 3 | 67.7% |
| Czech Defense | 56 | 36 | 19 | 1 | 64.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 56 | 38 | 16 | 2 | 67.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 56 | 34 | 19 | 3 | 60.7% |
| French Defense | 54 | 40 | 14 | 0 | 74.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 1 |