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Will

Username: WillieGotSoul

Playing Since: 2023-12-29 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 902
1075W / 1007L / 125D
Blitz: 451
162W / 140L / 14D

WillieGotSoul: The Chess Virtuoso with a Soul

Meet WillieGotSoul, affectionately known as Will in the chess world—a player whose journey is as colorful as their username suggests. From the humble beginnings of a 183 rating in late 2023, Will has skyrocketed to a Rapid peak of 1132 by May 2025, proving that perseverance, strategy, and maybe a sprinkle of chess magic go a long way.

Rising Through The Ranks

Over the course of thousands of Rapid games, Will has battled fiercely, racking up over a thousand wins with a near even split of losses and draws—like a true warrior who enjoys both the thrill of victory and the lessons of defeat. Their blitz skills are no less impressive, boasting a peak rating of 527 and a solid win rate above 50%.

Signature Openings and Style

Will’s opening repertoire is a fascinating cocktail. The elusive "Top Secret" opening appears to be their go-to move, with nearly two thousand Rapid games played. Other favorites include the Queen’s Pawn Opening — particularly the Chigorin Variation where Will shows tactical grit — and the Caro-Kann Defense, notably the Advance Botvinnik-Carls variation. Let's just say opponents better prepare for a mental marathon when facing these specialty lines.

Playing Style & Psychology

Known for deep, drawn-out matches, Will's games often average over 57 moves when winning, proving stamina is a key asset. Not one to quit early, Will's early resignation rate is a humble 1.45%, favoring battles to the bitter end. Interestingly, their “Comeback Rate” is an incredible 70%, so don't count this resilient chessfighter out just because a piece is lost.

Their psychological resilience is also notable, with a tilt factor score of 8—just enough to remind us all that even the best get salty sometimes, but wisely turn things around by the next game. The best time to challenge Will? Apparently 10 AM, when their brain is freshest and ready to pounce.

Recent Battles

Will’s most recent triumph involved a dazzling checkmate employing the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik-Carls Defense. This was a 34-move struggle that ended with Will showing no mercy against varun1234567. On the flip side, a recent loss to angelonet77 showcased that every grandmaster (or soulful soul) now and then meets a worthy nemesis.

Fun Facts

  • Win record is better on Saturdays (56.82%) and Sundays (53.73%) — weekend warrior energy!
  • Average moves per loss: a grueling 71 moves — showing true tenacity even in defeat.
  • Will’s favorite color might just be “chessboard brown & cream”—because they never back down, even when the clock runs low.

So next time you meet WillieGotSoul online, beware: you're facing a clever, resilient player with a poker face and a heart full of passion for the sixty-four squares. This isn’t just chess—it’s a soulful dance of queens, knights, and bishops.

Profile crafted with data love and a pinch of humor from Will’s impressive chess saga.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
aliezheck 0W / 1L / 0D
joseph090499 1W / 0L / 0D
protelli 0W / 1L / 0D
diuscanzo 1W / 0L / 0D
ganonix 0W / 1L / 0D
ntshiama 0W / 1L / 0D
pinheiroal 1W / 0L / 0D
crc_almost 1W / 0L / 0D
vincen799 0W / 1L / 0D
trapizonyans 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
bastieww 1W / 3L / 1D
davris 1W / 2L / 0D
nicolasgauthiery 1W / 2L / 0D
tigerkoyabe 2W / 0L / 1D
xphorm 1W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 451 944
2024 262 865
2023 268
Rating by Year202320242025944262YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 222W / 197L / 23D 214W / 206L / 21D 67.9
2024 411W / 332L / 40D 358W / 373L / 52D 65.9
2023 4W / 3L / 1D 3W / 6L / 0D 49.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2010 995 901 114 49.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 45 20 23 2 44.4%
Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense 20 5 13 2 25.0%
Caro Kann Defense 16 7 9 0 43.8%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Caro Kann Defense Two Knights Mindeno Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Englund Gambit 4 0 1 3 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 311 159 138 14 51.1%
Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Alburt Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening Caro Kann Defensive System 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 8 1