Valentin Guilbon — aka ValGlb: Bullet enthusiast and opening experimenter
Valentin Guilbon (username: ValGlb) is an energetic online player best known for a fast, tactical approach to chess — especially in Bullet. Active across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid games since 2021, ValGlb mixes cheeky opening choices with stubborn endgame play. Keywords: Valentin Guilbon, ValGlb, bullet chess, blitz, rapid, French Defense, Caro-Kann.
Preferred time control: Bullet. Expect frantic time scrambles, surprising gambits and above-average comeback skills when the clock gets scary.
Playing style & strengths
ValGlb is a tactical fighter who thrives in chaos. Their profile shows a strong comeback ability and an appetite for long, decisive games:
- ComebackRate: 81.5% — never count them out in a time scramble.
- WinRateAfterLosingPiece: ~44.5% — resilient under material pressure.
- Endgame frequency is high (plays on to the finish), with average decisive games near 60–63 moves.
- Early resignations are rare (~2.6%), so expect stubborn resistance even when down.
- Psychology: best time of day listed as 03:00 — the moonlit bullet warrior.
Openings & preferences
ValGlb likes to keep opponents guessing. Across time controls they play a mix of solid defenses and surprise gambits. The following reflect notable success and frequency:
- Favorites in Bullet: French Defense, Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense — often used to steer opponents into familiar territory.
- Gambit-minded choices: Elephant Gambit and Blackburne Shilling Gambit show up often (and with surprisingly good results in Rapid/Blitz).
- As White, active lines include the Scotch Game and Italian Two Knights / Fegatello ideas — sharp and tactical.
Notable opponents, streaks & memorable runs
ValGlb has a few recurring rivalries and some impressive streaks. Two stats worth noting:
- Most-played opponent: smuzax — a lopsided record (many wins for ValGlb), reflecting some dominant encounters. See a match: Epic Run vs smuzax.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games. Longest losing streak: 11 games. Chess mood swings included for flavor.
Recent form & season notes
Across 2021–2026 ValGlb has been busiest in Bullet and Blitz. Recent months show active play and effort to stabilize results after some ups and downs — a profile of someone grinding improvement through volume and experimentation.
For a quick visual trend, view this rating chart for Bullet games:
.Small print, fun facts & handy links
- Peak Bullet rating: 1086 (2021-02-13) — a souvenir from an early hot streak.
- Favorite surprise line: Blackburne Shilling Gambit — equal parts cringe and effectiveness.
- Sample tactical skirmish (playable):
- Playstyle tagline: “Fast clocks, sharper tactics, stubborn finishes.”
- Want to study a long win run? Try: View Game
Closing note
Valentin Guilbon (ValGlb) is a lively, improvement-focused player who thrives under time pressure and loves opening variety. If you enjoy fast games with unexpected turns, challenging ValGlb in Bullet will be entertaining — and possibly educational.