Willem Borone

Willem Borone (aka WiHei) - The Chess Adventurer

Meet Willem Borone, or as the internet knows him, WiHei, a resilient chess player with a journey full of ups, downs, and more twists than a grandmaster's favorite Sicilian Defense. From a modest Rapid rating of 1061 in 2015, Willem's chess passion grew stronger, peaking at a rapid 1394 in 2020 before settling around the low 1000s in recent years – proving it’s not just about the rating, but the love for the game and the joy of each move!

Playing Style and Personality

Willem is quite the strategic thinker, averaging about 74 moves per win and never rushing through a game. Instead, he takes his time, digging deep into the endgame which accounts for nearly 69% of his battles. He fears few things on the board but does surrender early with an admirable rate of just under 2%, making him less of a quitter and more of a fighter.

His comeback rate is an impressive 82%, and if he loses a piece, you better watch out — he boasts a perfect 100% win rate after such setbacks. Possibly one of his biggest psychological quirks? A tilt factor of 14, which might explain why he sometimes needs a deep breath before making the next move!

Win Records and Rivalries

In Rapid chess alone, Willem has amassed over 21,000 wins across the years, taking on thousands of opponents including kjuelicher (73 encounters), jaloycer (48), and wilyknights365 (47). While some rivals stand undefeated against him, others have felt the sting of WiHei’s sharp tactics.

Secret Weapon

His opening repertoire? Top Secret. Literally. Over 40,000 rapid games under his belt with his secret opening has squeezed a winning rate of 52.38%! Whether this is a well-guarded mystery or just his favorite move to keep opponents guessing, it works like a charm – except maybe when he plays Bullet or Blitz, where the win-rate dips a bit, but hey, everyone has their off days (or milliseconds).

When to Catch a Game

You’re most likely to see his best moves between 9 AM and 11 AM or around 6-7 PM when his win-rate spikes above 54%. Friday and Tuesday are his lucky days with a win rate hovering above 53%, though Sundays might be the time to avoid if you're planning to play him!

Fun Fact

Despite the seriousness of chess, Willem's never managed to keep a current winning streak beyond 19 games, proving even chess adventurers have their kryptonite – probably those sneaky beginners online!

Willem Borone proves chess is a long journey – full of battles, strategy, and a little bit of mystery. His story is a reminder that in chess, as in life, perseverance is the knight you want on your side.