wilsonopus

Profile of Wilsonopus: The Chess-Crustacean Conqueror

Meet Wilsonopus, a chess player whose battlefield is as dynamic as a coral reef—full of surprises and tactical tides! Like a clever octopus camouflaging among the rocks, Wilsonopus adapts fluidly between Blitz, Rapid, and the occasional Bullet games, ink-spraying opponents with unexpected moves.

Starting with a swift tentacle strike in 2021, Wilsonopus soared to a Blitz max rating of 1237 and a Rapid peak of 1018, showcasing early promise in the aquatic world of chess. However, recent years have seen some ebb in rating currents, dipping to a Blitz rating of 422 in 2025, yet maintaining a steadfast Rapid presence around 639.

Known for a sting in the endgame—Wilsonopus finishes nearly 59% of games there, proving that patience is not just a virtue but a survival trait in this deep-sea duel. With an average of 54 moves per victory, this player doesn’t ink out early but lets the game unfold like an elaborate octopus dance.

Opening Highlights

• Van ’t Kruijs Opening in Blitz: A tentacle-wrapped favorite, boasting a solid 53% win rate over 121 games.
• French Defense Knight Variation: A clever shell defense with a 63% win rate in Blitz—tough to crack!
• Englund Gambit: Wilsonopus strikes unexpectedly with a swift gambit, maintaining over 51% success in Blitz and nearly 60% in Rapid.
• Queens Pawn Opening: Rides the currents with a comfortable 53% win rate in Rapid, showing finesse in more patient waters.

Battle Record

Across all modes, Wilsonopus has battled in over a thousand matches, securing more than 575 wins but swimming alongside nearly as many losses and drawing 57 games — a testament to the fierce back-and-forth of underwater skirmishes. Not one to quickly resign (only 4.89% early resignation rate), Wilsonopus fights with resilience, unrivaled comeback rate of 64%, and perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—proving that even when ink spills, the fight is far from over.

Psychological Currents

Though sometimes hit with a modest tilt factor of 12, Wilsonopus maintains balance underwater, showing stronger results in rated games than casually swimming around, albeit with a slight dip in casual win rate. Opponents beware: Wilsonopus’ chess brain activates strongest during afternoon and late-night hours, especially peaking at 4 AM with a whopping 54% to 74% win range during odd times—proof that deep-sea predators may hunt best in the dark.

Notable Opponents & Rivals

The octopus’ tentacles have tangled most with knightlawdan (12 matches) and macpherson_9 (5 matches), though Wilsonopus’ win rates vary, sometimes ink-slinging to victory, other times a silent retreat. Some opponents like jjr1955 have been utterly inked by Wilsonopus’ crushing win 100% of the time—showing this cephalopod means business!

To sum it up, Wilsonopus is the cephalopod of the chessboard—crafty, adaptive, occasionally elusive, and always ready to jet ink at a moment’s notice. Whether blitzing through waves or sitting tight for a rapid tide, this player proves that in the ocean of chess, intelligence and patience are the real deep-sea treasures.