Profile Summary: willbega1
Meet willbega1, a rapid-fire chess enthusiast who navigates the 64 squares with a mix of cunning tactics and occasional misadventures. While not quite a grandmaster yet (their peak rapid rating sits at a modest 571 as of April 2025), willbega1 shows admirable tenacity and a tactical comeback rate of nearly 69%! When life knocks down a piece, they don't just fold – they've got a 41.5% chance of turning things around after losing material.
Playing Highlights & Style
Known for diving into classical openings with a twist, willbega1 enjoys shaking things up with the Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation, boasting a 68% win rate there. The Center Game also brings out some of their best moves with a solid 56% success rate. However, beware getting trapped in the Scotch Game – not their favorite playground, with just a 33% win rate.
With a longest winning streak of 8 games, it's clear willbega1 can bring the heat… until the infamous 7-game losing streak tempers that fire. They rarely quit early, with only about 8% early resignations, proving pride in battle even when the odds are stacked against them.
A Day in the Life of willbega1
Chess with this player peaks around evening hours, especially at 22:00 (10 PM) when their “best time to play” kicks in. Their win rates climb above 50% on Fridays (nearly 59%) and Mondays, so plan your challenges accordingly. Not so lucky on Tuesdays and the wee hours around 3 AM – best to take a nap then!
Game Records and Rivalries
With 153 wins against 147 losses in rapid games, willbega1 walks a fine line between triumph and heartbreak – but always with a grin. They've shared dozens of battles with opponents like dhruvsinha777 (though unfortunately 0% wins there) and have perfect records (100% win rate) against many others, like “majorek69ue” and “sevemaster.”
Recent clashes have been dramatic: a thrilling win by resignation against majorek69ue, a victorious checkmate over sevemaster, but also some tough losses to bennie1237 and meowpurr69. It’s all part of the rollercoaster ride!
Fun Facts
- Average moves per win: ~51 – patience is a virtue.
- Average moves per loss: ~48 – close fights, folks!
- White pieces yield a 44.79% win rate, but taking on Black? Even better at 50% wins.
- Psychological tilt factor is kept low at 7, so even after a stingy defeat, willbega1 bounces back quickly.
Latest Memorable Match
In the recent highlight reel on June 4, 2025, willbega1 triumphed with the Center Game against jozefragan, turning a high-tension middlegame into a victorious finish by forcing resignation after a brilliant exchange sequence.
Whether you're contemplating your next pawn push or trying to decode willbega1’s unpredictable tactical flashes, one thing is for sure: this player’s journey is as interesting as any game’s twists and forks.
Hi willbega1! 👋 Let’s build on your recent games
You are already playing a wide variety of openings and you’re never afraid of sharp positions – that’s great for learning fast. Below are the key themes that stood out in your last dozen games, along with concrete action-items you can start using today.
1. Opening fundamentals
- Early-queen adventures cost you: In both of your Center-Game attempts (win vs. jozefragan and loss vs. bennie1237) the queen came out on move 3. In the win, Black failed to punish you; in the loss you fell behind after …
Nd4!.
Try postponing Qxd4 or Qxd5 until your minor pieces are developed. A simple rule: “no queen moves before move 7 unless it wins something clear.” - Castling is optional… but recommended 😉 Five of your last six losses featured your king stuck in the center. Aim to castle by move 8–10 in every game. If you can’t, ask “why not?” – often you’ll spot a quicker route to safety.
- Pick one main opening per colour. Right now you play 1.e4, 1.d4, 1.f4, 1.g3 and 1.b3. Dabbling is fine, but having a “default” line lets you memorise the first 5–6 moves and reach middlegames you understand.
Suggested starting kit:- White: 1.e4 with the Scotch (4 Nc3 or 4 Nxd4 vs. …e5) – no early queen moves needed.
- Black: 1…e5 against 1.e4 (learn the Italian set-up) and 1…d5 against 1.d4 (Queen’s Gambit Declined basics).
2. Tactical alertness (your #1 rating booster)
You often find nice forks and skewers (e.g. 12.Bxe3 in your win vs. JozefRagan), but you also miss equal-and-opposite shots against you. Two examples:
- Loss vs. bennie1237 –
8…Bxd4!won a rook because the knight on d4 was pinned. - Loss vs. meowpurr69 – missing 12.Nc7+ and 15.Nxa8 showed that you knew the tactic but Black’s countershots (…
Qe8+, …Qxa2) went unnoticed.
Action-items:
- Do 10 rated puzzles a day – focus on accuracy over speed.
- During games, add a 3-second scan before every move: “What can my opponent capture or threaten next move?” This single habit will remove most blunders.
3. Endgames & time management
- Lost on time vs. mfk0305: you had 90 seconds and a playable position, yet flagged. Practise converting basic king-and-pawn endings so you can move quickly when the clock is low.
- Keep increments in mind. At 10 | 0 there is no bonus time, so bank 2-3 minutes for late middlegames.
4. Suggested training plan (4 weeks)
| Day-to-day | 1 rapid game + review (15 min) + 10 puzzles |
| Weekly | Study 1 new opening idea; play a 30-min game for deep practice |
| Weekend | Watch one 15-minute model game in your chosen opening and summarise key ideas. |
5. Motivation corner
Your current best rapid mark is 571 (2025-04-17). With the blunder-check routine alone, a jump of 100–150 points is realistic within a month.
6. Fun stats
Curious when you win most? Check out your activity graphs:
.Keep going! 🚀
Chess improvement is a marathon, not a sprint. Apply the small tweaks above, review every loss for “first moment the evaluation swung,” and your rating will take care of itself. Enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dhruvsinha777 | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| 8roh | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
| askofrudy | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| danem06 | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| gabinmer | 1W / 0L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 416 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121W / 137L / 14D | 128W / 116L / 23D | 53.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 95 | 41 | 48 | 6 | 43.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 85 | 49 | 31 | 5 | 57.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 47 | 20 | 24 | 3 | 42.5% |
| Alekhine Defense | 36 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 58.3% |
| Center Game | 36 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 40.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 23 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 30.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Australian Defense | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 37.5% |
| French Defense | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 2 |