Willyam Espinoza - The International Master with a Blitzy Touch
Meet Willyam Espinoza, a chess wizard known in the digital realm as willyam13. Bearing the prestigious title of International Master bestowed by FIDE, Willyam has made quite the mark across various time controls, with a special flair for blitz and bullet formats.
With a blitz peak rating roaring at 2545 in April 2020 and bullet surging to an astonishing 2604 as recently as January 2024, Willyam mixes speed and strategy like a grandmaster smoothie. Rapid and daily games showcase a more methodical side with respectable peaks of 2488 and 2083 respectively, proving versatility beyond quickfire duels.
Over thousands of games, Willyam’s win rate hovers impressively around 53%-58% in blitz and bullet, with an incredible daily win rate above 80% in fewer games played. Some say Top Secret is his opening choice of mystery, guarded with the sting of a knight fork and the patience of a long positional squeeze.
His playing style can be summarized as endurance meets tactics: a long average game length approaching 75 moves on wins (yes, slow and steady wins this race) combined with a psychological resilience — comebacks after losing pieces happen 86% of the time! (Who knew losing a bishop could make you stronger?)
When it comes to timing, Willyam shines brightest around noon with a tilt factor surprisingly low for a titled player, proving he's not just a fierce competitor but also a zen master of the chessboard. His favorite days are Thursdays — good days for chess magic!
Recent Battle Highlights:
In his most recent blitz victory on August 6, 2024, Willyam showcased his Reti Opening wizardry, outmaneuvering his opponent BobbyFischer1508 with a cool queen-side infiltration and time-pressure prowess – winning on time after a tactical onslaught. Just a day earlier, his endgame sharpness led to a textbook checkmate over a strong opponent, proving his board vision rivals even computers at times.
Of course, every grand strategist faces defeat now and then. His latest loss was against none other than the formidable AlexeiShirov, a reminder that even IMs sometimes get outfoxed by a bit of Spanish firepower and kingside shenanigans.
If chess was a circus, Willyam would be the daring tightrope walker, balancing precision, speed, and a touch of bravado — always a thrilling watcher and formidable adversary on any battlefield.