David Camacho
David Camacho, the FIDE Master behind the handle carlsenCamacho, has spent a decade turning a Magnus Carlsen tribute username into a genuine online force. Rapid is his preferred battlefield, and his rated Rapid record shines with 27 wins against just 4 losses.
A Stubborn Climb
David began his online journey in 2015 as a club player hovering near 1861 in Blitz. Through thousands of games he ground his way to a 2200 level in 2019 and eventually peaked at 2560 in Blitz in March 2026. His growth was patient, built on volume, and rarely flashy, much like the endgames he loves to win. His Blitz rating journey from 2015 to 2026 shows how steady that rise has been.
At his peak he reached 2455 (2025-06-14) in Rapid, his favorite time control, and he has kept that Rapid rating near 2455 for years.
Repertoire and Fighting Spirit
David is no opening dogmatist. He happily walks into the Blackburne Shilling Gambit, scoring 57.7 percent in Blitz with a line designed to punish book-dodgers. When he prefers something steadier, the French Defense and Scandinavian Defense anchor his repertoire. In Rapid, his London System has been perfect: 11 wins from 11 games.
His resilience is his signature. David owns an 87.5 percent comeback rate, wins 46.8 percent of games even after hanging a piece, and rarely resigns early at just 1.9 percent of the time. Roughly 82 percent of his games reach an endgame, making him a grinder who outlasts opponents.
Rivalries
David's most persistent online rival is ray056, who has faced him 38 times, with David dominating the series 28 wins, 5 losses, and 5 draws. A closer rivalry exists with krisbim, where David just edges ahead 11 wins to 10 in 24 meetings. These long-running feuds give his queue a familiar face.
Fast Facts
- Owns a 15-game winning streak, but also a 10-game losing streak, proof that his style comes with ups and downs.
- Plays his best chess at 11:00 by win rate, so do not challenge him before lunch.
- Punishes weaker opposition at a 68.5 percent clip while continuing to sharpen his game against stronger players.
- His tilt factor of 10 makes him human: after a bad beat, the next game can get spicy.