Marcos Camacho Collados IM

Marcos Camacho Collados - International Master Extraordinaire

Marcos Camacho Collados, also known in the chess circles as Battever, is an International Master certified by FIDE — a title earned through skill, nerves of steel, and probably a few sleepless nights spent plotting checkmates. Known for his razor-sharp tactical awareness, Marcos boasts an impressive 100% win rate in games where he's lost a piece — talk about the ultimate comeback kid!

His blitz games tell a tale of steady improvement and fierce competition, with a peak rating soaring to 2664 in 2019 and an average blitz rating comfortably hovering above 2500 in subsequent years. Like a true blitz maestro, Marcos has played over 700 blitz games with a respectable 55% win rate, not bad at all for a human trying to outpace a ticking clock and rage-induced mouse slips.

Despite the rapid pace, Marcos is a thoughtful endgame strategist. With endgames occurring in over 80% of his matches and an average game length of around 79 moves per win, patience and precision shine through his playing style. White or black, his win rates remain solid above 55%, proving he’s comfortable with the initiative — or taking it when necessary.

When it comes to rapid and bullet formats, Marcos consistently shines too: a striking 83% win rate in rapid and over 62% in bullet! His bullet rating maxed out at 2440 in 2020, making him as intimidating with lightning-fast moves as he is with thoughtful, deep calculations.

Opponents beware: Marcos seems to have favorite targets and those he struggles with. Some adversaries never taste victory, while others keep him on his toes. His psychological resilience is noteworthy, with a tilt factor low enough to keep frustration at bay — although, like most players, the occasional ragequit happens (~0.61% early resignations).

Off the board, Marcos is probably that guy who can tell you about the beauty of a Sicilian Defense or an unexpected Queen sacrifice combined with a side of humor about "how many coffee breaks it takes to win a 79-move game." His winning streaks of up to 13 games prove that when he's on fire, you better watch out — or just resign early and save yourself the agony.

In short: Whether blitzing, bulleting, or cooking up endgame magic, Marcos Camacho Collados is one International Master who turns chess into a dramatic, amusing, and downright impressive show.