Camilo Buitrago

Camilo Buitrago: The Chess Adventurer

Known online as Camilo6119, Camilo is a dedicated chess player whose journey resembles a rollercoaster more than a steady climb – thrilling, with unexpected twists and turns!

Rating Rollercoaster

Camilo’s peak rapid rating was 963 back in March 2021, showcasing early promise. Although this rating has seen ups and downs since then, with recent rapid ratings hovering around the 400–500 range, the heart of a fighter beats strong. Camilo's blitz peak was an impressive 708, and in bullet, a swift high of 667 was achieved. Daily chess offered a cozy high of 685, but don’t be fooled – this player moves faster than their ratings sometimes show.

Favorite Openings & Playing Style

Camilo enjoys a diverse chess diet, with the King's Pawn Opening leading the charge, notching a respectable win rate of just over 53%. But the real treats are in the Vienna Game and Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, boasting win rates above 65%. On a humorous note, it seems the King's Pawn Opening: King's Knight Variation has proved a bit tougher to tame, with Camilo securing only about a third of victories there.

Known for a slightly impatient streak, Camilo resigns early about 30% of the time – maybe they know when the ship is sinking and prefer to start a new adventure!

Battles & Stats

Camilo’s overall rapid record is almost poetic: 440 wins, 443 losses, and 16 draws. It’s a testament to a fearless player who never shies away from a challenge, even if it means wearing more losses than trophies sometimes.

On blitz, Camilo shines brighter with more wins than losses, showing a quick, tactical mindset perfect for fast battles. The bullet record is a bit gritty, yet it highlights the love for rapid-fire chess, even if the outcomes are unpredictable.

Psychological Quirks & Tactical Moves

With a tilt factor of 12%, Camilo isn’t immune to chess frustration, but rebounds with a comeback rate above 60%, proving resilience beyond measure. The best time to challenge Camilo? Around 9 AM – when the chess brain is sharpest and ready to pounce.

Average moves per win hover around 38, which means Camilo enjoys the full theatrical drama before delivering the final bow via checkmate (or sometimes a timely resignation!).

Memorable Moments

In a recent rapid game against GillesWallis in May 2025, Camilo demonstrated masterful patience and timing, winning on time after a fantastic sequence in a French Defense Knight Variation. Kings fell, pawns marched, and the rook danced gracefully to deliver a checkmate finale at move 30. A true chess saga!

Conclusion

Camilo Buitrago may not yet be a grandmaster, but the passion and perseverance are unmistakable. Every game is a story, every loss a lesson, and every win a reason to play one more.

So, if you ever play Camilo6119 online, buckle up: you’re in for a game full of surprises, brave sacrifices, and possibly the occasional early surrender. After all, chess is as much about the journey as the scoreboard!