Wilson Burgos

Wilson "thundersoft" Burgos

Wilson Burgos, better known by his chess pedant username thundersoft, is a tenacious bullet and blitz enthusiast who has been storming the online chess battleground since 2019. His journey has been a rollercoaster of ratings, from struggling with the early pitfalls of bullet chess to reaching a peak bullet rating of 1415 in April 2022—a level where only the brave dare to venture.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for his stubbornness, Wilson's average moves per win hover around 61 moves, showing a patience that baffles his opponents, while his losses tend to drag a little longer at about 68 moves—because who likes to lose quickly?

He is a master of the comeback, boasting a strong tactical awareness with a 84.89% comeback rate and an ability to win nearly 45% of games even after losing a piece. At the same time, his early resignation rate is notably low at 0.98%, proving he doesn't quit before the pizza delivery arrives.

Openings Arsenal

• Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation – Used in over 100 games with a win rate of 50%
• Caro-Kann Defense – A spicy favorite, winning 58% of his 24 games!
• Bishop's Opening – Don’t underestimate the bishops; 63% win rate in 19 games.
• Various Sicilian and French Defense ideas also pepper his playbook, showcasing his versatility.

Game Highlights

Wilson’s most recent memorable wins are nothing short of dramatic.

In a recent bullet game, he played the classic Italian Game, navigating a sharp position to triumph after just 8 moves when his opponent resigned. This mastery at forcing resignations shows his ability to strangle the opponent early.

Not all games go his way though. His last notable loss came in a time-control battle where he was outlasting his opponent's clock but eventually succumbed to a checkmate, showing there's still room for growth and more time management.

Fun Facts & Personality

Wilson’s psychological resilience is surprisingly high, with a tilt factor of only 19 in the not-so-friendly world of bullet and blitz chess—a testament to his cool-headedness under fire.

His best hour of play is ironically around 9 AM—perhaps when the coffee kicks in and the brain is the sharpest (or the neighbors are not making noise yet).

Whether it’s blitzing through rapid time controls or grinding out the longest bullet duels, Wilson’s chess life is proof that persistence and a love for the game are what really count on the digital battlefield.

In sum, Wilson "thundersoft" Burgos is that endearing chess warrior who somehow turns casual Friday games into epic battles and proves that even with a 1000+ rating, the spirit of the game is alive and kicking—checkmate, dignity intact!