Ron W. Henley GM

Grandmaster Ron W. Henley

Meet Ron W. Henley, a chess Grandmaster whose blitz and bullet prowess may just be the stuff of legends—or at least a great chess club anecdote. Officially awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Ron has not only mastered the classical form but blitzed his way through countless rapid-fire games with style and humor.

Ron’s blitz rating peaked impressively at 2135 in December 2010, while in bullet chess, he hit a peak of 2071. With a staggering blitz win rate of about 85% over 131 games against the mysterious "Top Secret" opening repertoire, and a flawless 100% win record in bullet with 17 straight victories, Ron is that rare beast who wins and wins quick.

This grandmaster sports a longest winning streak of 24 games, currently enjoying a nine-game streak by the time this profile was crafted. And if you think he’s all sunshine and wins, hold that thought—his longest losing streak is a mere two games, proving resilience is part of his game too!

Ron’s tactical brilliance is clear: a comeback success rate of 75% and an 86% win rate even after losing a piece. Endgames? He loves 'em — over 70% of his games go deep into endgame territory, showing patience and precision. His average winning game length clocks in at a respectable 60 moves—because why rush perfection?

When it comes to favorites, Ron shines brightest in the wee hours—midnight, specifically—where his win rate humorously hits a perfect 100%. Maybe it’s the quiet. Maybe it’s the caffeine. Either way, if you challenge him late at night, prepare for a battle.

Off the board, Ron W. Henley is known to approach chess with a wink and a smile—why else would his psychological tilt factor hover at a low 2 out of an imaginary meltdown scale? He resigns early none, times out a few (28 wins by timeout, don't ask), and fashions checkmates creatively.

Memorable Game Moment:
On January 10, 2011, Ron clinched a sharp and strategic victory against “frightnight_03” in a Sicilian Defense, prompting a resignation and another notch on his impressive win belt. A match worthy of thriller status – you can even relive the drama here.

With opponents ranging from “themoonwalker” to “magote,” and a win rate often flirting with perfection against many, Ron W. Henley remains a formidable and entertaining force on the online battlefield. Whether you’re a fellow GM or a hopeful beginner, facing Ron is a challenge sprinkled with brilliance and maybe a dash of playful mischief.

In a game of kings and pawns, Ron W. Henley is certainly one of the kings.