Caveman Chess NM

Caveman Chess (aka Cantinflitas)

National Master - The Modern Prehistoric

Meet Caveman Chess, a National Master who swings the club on the chessboard with the raw power of a prehistoric titan but the finesse of a modern grandmaster. Known online as Cantinflitas, this player has mastered the art of blitz and bullet chess, carving through opponents with a mix of ancient instincts and sharp tactical awareness.

Since emerging onto the scene in 2013, Caveman Chess has shown remarkable growth, smashing personal blitz rating ceilings from 1475 all the way to a mighty 2282 in 2024. Blitz is their kingdom, where they’ve played over 16,000 games, hunting down victories with an impressive 58% win rate and a jaw-dropping longest winning streak of 27 games. Bullet chess is another feather in their stone-age cap, boasting a stellar 63% win rate across nearly a thousand games, proving fast and furious is just how they like it.

With a hearty appetite for the endgame (appearing in over 70% of games), Caveman Chess doesn’t just brawl in the opening or middlegame - they survive and thrive until the final moves. Average moves per win near 68 highlight patience and cunning, while a comeback rate of over 82% is a testament to their resilience. Lost a piece? No problem — their 100% win rate after losing material is like a hunter clutching victory from the jaws of defeat.

But beware! This caveman’s psychological cave isn’t without its quirks. With a tilt factor of 11 and a slight downside when toggling from casual to rated play, Cantinflitas might grunt a bit under pressure — just like our ancestors might have before conquering the woolly mammoth.

Playing style? Expect fierce battles, strategic patience, and the occasional early resignation in less than 2% of games—because Caveman Chess prefers brawls over quits. Their white and black win rates are nearly identical (~58%), showing no color guarantees an advantage.

Recent Battle Tales

In a recent chess960 duel, Cantinflitas triumphed with a cunning blend of strategy and time mastery, winning on time with the board looking like a Stone Age battlefield. Yet, even mighty cavemen stumble: their latest loss in 2024 saw them valiantly fight until resignation in a wild Grob Gambit-themed encounter, proving even legends face the unexpected.

Whether you encounter them in bullet, blitz, or rapid, prepare yourself for a game that’s equal parts prehistoric brawn and modern brain — the unyielding spirit of Caveman Chess.