Gustavo Slomka - National Master of Chess
Known in the chess world under the username caemellis, Gustavo Slomka is a National Master who’s been tactically dominating the blitz and bullet arenas with a flair that’s as quick as his mouse moves. Starting from modest blitz ratings in 2014, Gustavo stormed through the rankings to break the 2000 mark in blitz by 2019, proving that patience and practice do pay off—even if some of his games are decided in mere minutes.
Career Highlights
- Title: National Master
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2,123 (2019)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1,537 (2025)
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games – because who needs breaks when you’re hot?
- Games Played: Over a thousand blitz battles, with 701 wins and 619 losses, plus a sprinkle of draws for good sportsmanship.
Playing Style & Quirks
Gustavo's games average around 67 moves to a win and 61 moves to a loss, suggesting he prefers deep, tactical battles that test endurance – basically, a marathon runner disguised as a sprinter. With an endgame frequency of over 67%, he clearly enjoys the chess equivalent of a good mystery novel: the climax where every move counts.
He’s a master of comebacks, boasting an 83.92% comeback rate and an impeccable 100% win record after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into checkmates!
Psychological Profile
Despite a tilt factor of 7 (chess is emotional, after all), Gustavo's rated games outperform casual play by nearly 50%, showing that when the stakes are high, so is his game. He’s more resilient than a wooden chess piece knocked off the board – often bouncing back stronger.
Opponents & Rivalries
He’s faced a huge roster of opponents, with a mixed bag of results — undefeated against some (like youthing11 and baneigrac) and learning experiences against others (looking at you, talktuah2345). No stranger to fierce competition!
Fun Facts
- Gustavo sometimes launches opening attacks named "Top Secret" – guess some things are better left undisclosed.
- His best hour for winning is between 22:00 and 0:00 with over 60% win rates. Late night tactical genius, anyone?
- Despite formidable skills, Gustavo doesn't shy from an early resignation when the board looks grim—saving time for the next glorious victory.
Simply put, Gustavo Slomka is a player who mixes passion, resilience, and a dash of humor into each game, proving that chess isn’t just a game of kings and queens, but also of heart and strategy.