Carlos Cranbourne - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Carlos Cranbourne, also known around the chessboard as cacranb, a FIDE Master whose bullets fly faster than your average squirrel on espresso. With a knack for speedy tactical plays, Carlos has amassed a reputation that’s as impressive as his rating peaks, hitting a swift 2,139 in Bullet chess and a blitzy 2,377 in Blitz games at his peak.
Since first entering the competitive arena, Carlos has been a chess gladiator armed with cunning and resilience. Known for an 80.35% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—because why not make comebacks a habit?—he’s the player your queen warns you about.
His love for the endgame is legendary, with an endgame frequency of over 75%, proving that Carlos’s strength truly shines when the board starts clearing and the tension rises. Patience, strategy, and a smidge of stubbornness characterize his style, often winning games lasting nearly 56 moves on average.
But don’t let the stats fool you; Carlos is also human with a tilt factor of 11 and an early resignation rate of just over half a percent—showing even grandmasters sometimes need to take a breather (or at least pretend to). His black and white win rates flirt around 50%, but with a slight edge when playing with the white pieces.
Beyond the numbers, Carlos boasts an impressive streak history; the longest winning streak at 11 games and currently riding a 5-game streak. His favorite opening in bullet? Ah, that's a Top Secret strategy, winning just over 50% of his nearly 20,000 games – not bad for keeping the opponents guessing!
Off the board, Carlos is a mysterious figure who finds joy in outwitting opponents like "chapatz007" and "dmc820706," with whom he's made quite the rivalry. Whether it’s blitz or bullet, Rapid or casual, Carlos Cranbourne proves one thing: chess isn’t just a game—it’s a lifestyle that demands passion, precision, and a healthy dose of fun.