William Breen (williamthemagnusifent)
Meet William Breen, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as his rating graphs. Known online as williamthemagnusifent, he's not just a player; he's a rollercoaster of blitz brilliance, bullet battles, rapid rumbles, and daily duels.
Ratings & Stats
- Peak Blitz Rating: 836 (May 2025) – proving that lightning speed sometimes works in his favor.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 599 (January 2025) – yes, he’s fast, but faster isn’t always better!
- Peak Daily Rating: 740 (May 2025) – patience pays off in longer formats.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 717 (January 2025) – where strategy meets speed.
Playing Style
William is a fan of early resignations with an 11.54% rate — because why suffer when you can shake hands? He enjoys middlegames that stretch to an average of 43 moves per win, though his losses drag a bit longer, averaging 46 moves — perhaps holding on just a tad too long. With a white win rate of 51.24% and a black win rate of 46.71%, he treats both sides of the board with equal respect (and occasional mischief!).
He’s got a comeback rate of 68.63%, so don’t count him out when the pieces start disappearing — William battles back with the tenacity of a chessboard gladiator.
Favorite Openings
William’s opening repertoire is versatile, but he particularly shines with:
- Blitz: Van 't Kruijs Opening — a staggering 88.24% win rate. Clearly, mystery openings are his secret sauce.
- Bullet: Englund Gambit — 71.43% win rate, proving he can bait and switch with style.
- Rapid: Scandinavian Defense & Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense — reliable bread and butter, with 58-75% win rates.
Recent Adventures on the Board
William’s latest matches show a whirlwind of victories and a dash of defeat:
- On May 30, 2025, he trounced sebooshten with a slick French Defense Knight Variation ending in a triumphant resignation.
- Just moments before that, he executed a picturesque checkmate against manislava (French Defense Exchange Variation).
- Not every day is a win — earlier the same day, he bowed out in a grueling time loss to the cunning muste3.
Unique Quirks
William’s peak hours to bring the heat? Around 9 PM, when his win rate spikes to nearly 60%. Perhaps the night inspires deep tactical brilliance — or just better coffee!
Despite a tilt factor of 12, he bounces back quicker than a bishop on a diagonal.
Summary
In the grand theater of chess.com, William Breen is an unpredictable performer — part strategist, part speed demon, and part comedic relief for anyone who's ever thrown a knight across the board in frustration. His journey reflects the true spirit of chess: wins, losses, and a lot of learning in between. So whether he's dropping a dazzling Van 't Kruijs or falling prey to bullet blitz nerves, williamthemagnusifent is a name worth watching.
