About cagonel
Meet cagonel, a resilient chess enthusiast who’s been navigating the 64 squares with a mixture of stubborn persistence and occasional brilliance. Known for a rollercoaster ride of rapid ratings, cagonel started 2024 dipping as low as 100, only to climb heroically to a peak of 600 by the end of the year—perhaps fueled by coffee and sheer determination.
This player has embraced rapid chess like a true adventurer, engaging in over 670 games with a near-even split of 361 wins and 349 losses, plus a handful of draws. The saga continues in blitz and daily games, where quick decisions and patience face off—though the blitz results suggest a love-hate relationship with the fast pace.
Playing Style & Habits
With an average game length of about 54 moves in wins, and slightly fewer in losses, cagonel is not one to rush a victory. The low early resignation rate of just over 9% tells us this player fights hard, rarely giving up even when the chips are down. This toughness shows in a commendable comeback rate of nearly 70% and a knack for clawing back even after losing pieces.
Known for consistent play with White at a 49.87% win rate and a respectable 45.83% with Black, cagonel’s games are fueled by openings like the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation and the intriguingly named "Top Secret" (no, really!). The King’s Pawn King’s Knight Variation is another favorite, boasting nearly 59% win rate in rapid.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Best time to catch cagonel: 10 AM (prime chess hour!)
- Tilt factor: 9 out of 100, so some frustration but nothing a good cup of tea can’t fix
- Longest winning streak: 8 games — that’s a week of total domination
- Longest losing streak: 9 games — reminding us all that every grandmaster was a beginner once
Recent Highlights
Fresh from a rapid victory on June 4, 2025 against maybe_subh, cagonel showcased tactical prowess by forcing resignation with the elegant Bxh4 and precise exchanges. Of course, defeats come too — as from recent challenges like wiseman2272 or un_1k, but each loss is just another step towards mastery.
Opponents beware: many have met their match with cagonel maintaining a very impressive perfect win record against several players, including sandilo1, monchitus, and emil_1230. If you want to test your mettle, be prepared for a gritty battle!
In Summary
Whether climbing the ranks, experimenting with esoteric openings, or battling streaks of ups and downs, cagonel embodies the spirit of a dedicated chess warrior: sometimes baffling, often brave, and always learning. The path to grandmasterdom might be next... or at least a few more epic nights of online battles.
