Guilherme Vilas Boas - The Tactical Maestro aka vilasboas14
Guilherme Vilas Boas, often known online by the enigmatic handle vilasboas14, is a chess player who treats the board like a playground and his opponents like puzzles waiting to be cracked. Starting from humble beginnings in 2024 with a Blitz rating as low as 187 (probably from accidental mouse slips or just a lucky puppy walking on the keyboard), Guilherme quickly climbed the ranks to reach a Blitz peak of 1154 by 2025, showing steady improvement and a hunger for victory.
His favorite weapon of choice? A top-secret opening strategy that keeps his opponents guessing and often scratching their heads. Whether it’s Blitz or Bullet chess, Guilherme’s games show a balanced yet aggressive style, boasting nearly half of his Blitz games won and over 50% win rate in Bullet. His patience and stamina are evident in his average winning game length of around 78 moves — proving that he’s in it for the long haul and not just quick tactical skirmishes.
With a remarkable 89% comeback rate after setbacks and a perfect 100% win rate when down a piece, Guilherme is not just a player but a psychological chess ninja who thrives under pressure. His occasional “tilts” (measured moderately at 11%) add a charming human touch to his otherwise methodical approach.
Guilherme is a creature of habit but also a mystery, showing his sharpest performance around 7 pm to 9 pm (coinciding suspiciously with snack breaks) and a preference for taking the white pieces where he holds an advantage. His endgames are where he truly shines, involved in nearly 69% of his games' finales — crafting wins with patience and precision. He even hit an impressive 11-game winning streak at one point, possibly fueled by coffee or sheer stubbornness.
When not plotting his next move on the 64 squares, Guilherme enjoys engaging with a wide variety of opponents, from veterans like leandroro007 and tony_klaten to newer challengers. Some opponents have a perfect 0% win rate against him; others, hilariously, manage to defend stubbornly. No matter the foe, every match is a story and every game a chance for Guilherme to demonstrate his clever mix of tenacity and tactical awareness.
In the end, Guilherme Vilas Boas isn’t just chasing rating points — he’s chasing the joy of the game, one unpredictable, thrilling, and sometimes top-secret opening at a time.
