cagliostroh — Chess Player Profile
cagliostroh is an active online chess player known for long, gritty games and a fondness for the middlegame-to-endgame grind. Last activity recorded on 2026-02-15. Preferred time control: Rapid — when there’s time to brew coffee and execute a patient plan.
Notable strengths include a phenomenal comeback instinct (92.97% comeback rate) and a high endgame frequency (82.71%), which means opponents should never assume a simple swap of queens ends the story.
Quick peaks: Rapid peak 2030 (2026-01-22), Blitz peak 2060 (2026-01-27), Bullet peak 2172 (2026-02-05). See a short Rapid rating trend: .
Playing Style & Tendencies
A practical tactician who prefers long fights. Games are decisive and often marathon-length — an average of about 81 moves for wins. Early resignation is rare; cagliostroh lets positions fight to the bitter end.
- Endgame-focused: 82.71% endgame frequency.
- Tactical resilience: ~49.5% win rate after losing a piece and a 92.97% comeback rate.
- Average first capture: move ~7 — likes to develop before the fireworks.
- Best time of day: around 12:00 (noon) — strong midday form.
- Tilt factor: 8 — occasional temper, but mostly steady.
Opening Repertoire (frequent choices)
cagliostroh mixes cheeky traps with solid systems: tricky gambits sit alongside reliable structure-based openings. Favorites for both colors appear below — click terms to explore those lines.
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit — a reliable pet trick: Blackburne Shilling Gambit
- Australian Defense — often returned to with success: Australian Defense
- Amar Gambit and other aggressive sidelines: Amar Gambit
- Italian / Two Knights structures for sharp, tactical play: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense
- London System (Poisoned Pawn variation) when opting for a tricky but solid setup: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
As White, cagliostroh plays many English and Queen’s Gambit setups; as Black, surprises like the Blackburne Shilling and Amar Gambit appear regularly.
Notable Streaks, Rivals & Matchups
- Longest winning streak: 9 games.
- Longest losing streak: 8 games; current losing streak: 2.
- Most-played opponents (sample):
- gibranfufufafatrue — 19 games (9–10).
- davitttiani — 16 games (9–5–2).
- Miroslav Sumper — 13 games (7–6).
- user-ded — 10 games (8–2) — a favorable matchup.
Performance Patterns
- Strongest hours by win rate include midday (11:00–12:00) — a lunchtime predator.
- Best days: Sunday and Saturday (slightly above 51% win rates).
- White win rate ~52.6%, Black win rate ~48.6% — slightly better with the white pieces.
- Strength-adjusted win rates suggest Rapid is a sweet spot: Rapid performance is notably higher than bullet on a strength-adjusted basis.
Fun Facts & Placeholders
- Average decisive game length (2026): ~79 moves — stamina matters.
- Most common piece delivering checks: the rook — pragmatic rook lifts and open files galore.
- Typical first moves show a strong d4 preference (many D-file openings appear in 2026).
- Quick replay sample (classical Spanish-ish vibe):
- Explore a compact Rapid rating trend:
Parting Note
Whether baiting blunders with the Blackburne Shilling or grinding endgames until resignation, cagliostroh is a player who rewards patience and punishes sloppiness. If you play them at noon, bring coffee and a clear plan.