Sean Gilbert is a passionate chess enthusiast known in the online chess world as wickedwhitevo. With a peak rapid rating of 948 achieved in early 2023, Sean has demonstrated a stubborn resilience despite the rollercoaster ride of wins and losses that come with the territory of rapid and blitz games. His journey through the ranks is nothing if not entertaining—a bit like watching a knight gallop wildly across the board, sometimes causing chaos, sometimes creating opportunities!
Starting his notable chess climb in 2023, Sean's performance has shown improvement in recent months, with his rapid rating bouncing between 300s and 600s, reaching a respectable 658 in May 2025. His blitz and bullet ratings, while modest compared to elite grandmasters, reveal an aggressive player who is not afraid to enter tactical skirmishes, exemplified by a bullet peak rating of 737 in October 2024 and a blitz peak of 447 in July 2024.
A quick study of Sean’s game history unveils a player who enjoys diverse openings but has a soft spot for the King’s Pawn Opening and the Englund Gambit, with win rates around 50%—not bad for someone who occasionally sacrifices a piece just to keep opponents on their toes. His preferred club might as well be “the comeback kids,” with a remarkable comeback rate of 81.6%, showing Sean refuses to throw in the towel easily once the going gets tough.
With a sense of humor and a tilt factor of 13, Sean knows the painful sting of defeat but bounces back faster than you can say “checkmate.” Whether it’s resigning early (at a humble rate of 4.37%) or going the distance in long, strategic endgames (over 55% of his games), Sean brings a mix of determination and fun to every match. He averages about 50 moves per win, proving patience is key, though his losses tend to linger longer on the board.
Sean’s psychological & strategic approach thrives most around noon—both peak brain power and peak snack time—which might explain his best win rates hovering above 50% between 10 AM and 2 PM. But don’t be fooled; he’ll still give you a match anytime, anywhere, often grappling with opponents of all ratings and quirks.
Most recently, Sean clinched a clever victory in a rapid game on May 21, 2025, against opponent flanagan34, playing a sharp King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation and securing the win by resignation after unleashing a sneaky knight sacrifice early on. Though losses sting (his current losing streak nearing 12 games), Sean continues to sharpen his play and charm the chess community.
When not plotting the downfall of queens and kings, Sean can be found engaging a wide variety of opponents, with a penchant for outplaying those who underestimate his unpredictable style. Whether you’re an advanced tactician or a casual player, teaming up or facing off against wickedwhitevo guarantees an experience sprinkled with surprises and the occasional wild knight jump.
