Leandro Fabricio Campelo (Campelov)
Leandro Fabricio Campelo, known in the chess world as Campelov, is a National Master renowned not only for their keen tactical awareness but for their cheeky resilience on the board. Earning the prestigious National Master title, Campelov has proven to be a formidable opponent in rapid, blitz, and bullet formats, with a style that combines strategic patience and the occasional flourish that keeps both friends and foes guessing.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2298 (March 2022)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2341 (November 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2118 (November 2020)
Campelov thrives in the heat of blitz, boasting over 6,800 rapid and blitz games combined, and maintaining an enviable win rate hovering around 50% or better in all key time controls—no small feat amidst the chaotic swirl of online play.
Playing Style & Personality
With an endgame frequency of nearly 82%, Campelov clearly enjoys the long haul, dragging opponents into deep, complex positions where tactical acumen shines. Their comeback rate is a staggering 86%, proving they rarely give up the ghost—even after losing material, they bounce back with a win rate of nearly 50% post-piece loss. This resilience might explain the almost poetic balance in their career: a longest winning streak twin to an equally epic losing streak of 12 games. Hey, every National Master has to have some flair!
Psychologically, Campelov has a low early resignation rate (just 0.41%), so they’re not one to throw in the towel lightly—though the tilt factor of 12 reveals this player is human after all. Their best time of day to play? The early bird gets the rook at 6:00 AM.
Game Highlights and Opening Choices
Leandro’s repertoire shines with classic openings like the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense, where sharp lines keep the crowd on the edge of their seats. One recent win demonstrated not only solid theoretical knowledge but excellent endgame technique to secure resignation from the opponent after 47 moves of hard-fought chess.
Stats to Brag About
- Blitz: Over 3,400 wins out of 6,800+ games with a win rate near 51%
- Rapid: 43 wins in 89 recorded games with a nearly 48% win rate — solid and steady!
- Bullet: An impressive 55% win rate, flashing lightning-fast moves with a keen eye for tactics
Fun Facts
- Campelov’s longest winning streak is a superb 12 games, matching their longest losing streak. Drama on the 64 squares!
- They have an almost cult-like dedication to the endgame phase, with an average of 70 moves before securing a win.
- Whether it’s midnight or early morning, their best moves come at the crack of dawn (6 AM), so make your moves quickly if you challenge them then!
Leandro Fabricio Campelo’s journey is one punctuated with grit, strategic ingenuity, and a dash (okay, maybe more) of humor on the chessboard. When they aren’t calculating complicated variations, Campelov might just be plotting the next winning streak — or the next perfectly timed clever blunder to keep the game fun.
Keep an eye on this player — with skills and spirit like theirs, the best is yet to come!