Willian Henrique Hille is a distinguished National Master in chess, known for his tactical prowess and strategic depth. With a strong preference for Daily time controls, Willian brings patience and precision to each game, crafting thoughtful plans over time rather than rapid-fire blitz or bullet duels. Despite that, his versatility across time controls is impressive, with experience and success from Bullet to Rapid and beyond.
Playing Style & Strengths
Though a master in National chess arenas, Willian delights in employing a variety of creative and somewhat rare openings. His favorite battlegrounds include the Bird Opening, Amar Gambit, and the Dutch Defense, presenting opponents with complex positions right from the start. His game shows a blend of solid opening preparation and fearless tactical execution.
Known for strong endgame play: Endgames occur in over 80% of his games.
Effective resilience with an 85% comeback rate after difficult positions.
Enjoys battles that stretch beyond the opening, with average winning games lasting about 88 moves.
Excels with both White (54% win rate) and Black (51% win rate).
Career Highlights & Records
Willian’s competitive record is robust, boasting thousands of games played across all formats:
Over 4,275 wins in Bullet chess, demonstrating rapid decision-making skills.
More than 1,120 wins in Blitz, showing impressive adaptability and speed.
Strong win/loss records in Rapid and Daily, sharpening practical and strategic skills.
Holds a peak Bullet rating of 3151 and a Blitz peak rating near 2788, marking him as a force in fast-paced chess.
Longest winning streak of 86 games — a feat indicating remarkable consistency and focus.
Favorite Openings
Willian is not just a one-trick pony — his opening arsenal includes some of the most dynamic and less orthodox choices that keep opponents on their toes:
Bird Opening: A pet line with over 270 Blitz games played, winning more than half.
Amar Gambit: A favorite gambit, wielded to great effect in Bullet and Blitz.
Dutch Defense: Used aggressively with great success in multiple time formats.
Colle System - Rhamphorhynchus Variation: A sharp weapon in his repertoire adding variety.
Caro-Kann Defense: Provides him with solid, strategic gameplay when playing Black.
Interesting Facts
Despite his intense love for Bullet chess, Willian’s best time to play is late morning around 11 AM — perhaps the caffeine kicks in then!
He has a psychological tilt factor of 34, meaning even the best occasionally feel the heat — but his impressive comeback rate shows he’s no quitter.
Willian’s average game length in Daily chess can reach over 95 moves, perfect for those who enjoy a prolonged strategic duel.
When facing a tough opponent who just took a piece, he wins more than half the time, showing cool nerves under pressure.
His win rate against his favorite opponents like "joshuagarry" is quite good, reflecting strong rivalries and competitiveness.
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
