Cédric Leao-belzile (cedXcoma) - The Chessboard Gladiator
Meet cedXcoma, a chess warrior navigating the battlefield of pawns and knights with a mixed bag of successes and learning experiences. With a peak Rapid rating soaring to 962 back in 2020, Cédric has tasted the heights of tactical thrill and strategy. Although a whimsical journey through the Blitz and Bullet arenas shows some ups and downs (we're all human!), cedXcoma relentlessly battles on, showing a proud fight-to-the-end mentality with a comeback rate of nearly 78%.
His playing style is a charming cocktail of perseverance and daring: averaging about 48 moves per win but stubbornly sticking around for an average of 58 moves in losses — because conceding is for the faint of heart! His penchant for early resignation is modest (just over 6%), so expect this gladiator to wrestle his way through most battles, especially shining in tricky endgames with a frequency of just over 52%.
Favorite Openings:
In Blitz, he has a love affair with the King's Pawn Opening and a somewhat ruthless streak in the Caro-Kann Defense, where he boasts an impressive win rate of nearly 86%! In Rapid games, Cédric likes to keep it flexible, favoring openings like the Van 't Kruijs Opening and the Bishop's Opening, the latter serving as his secret weapon with an 80% win rate.
Despite losses to some players (we've all had those nemeses), cedXcoma also enjoys sweet victories — chalking up flawless records against certain opponents and displaying a psychological tilt factor of 10 (translation: sometimes a rollercoaster, but always entertaining!).
Recent Triumph
His latest shining moment came on a Blitz battlefield on May 30, 2025, where playing White, he brilliantly dismantled his opponent Dirgish’s defenses in an Italian Game Two Knights Open, wrapping up the game by winning on time. Check out the thrilling finish here:
Game Link.
Chess Personality Snapshot
- Peak Rapid Rating: 962 (November 2020)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 638 (November 2021)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 781 (November 2020)
- Longest Winning Streak: 8 games
- Endgame Enthusiast: Plays aggressive and patient till the very last move
- Best Time to Play: Around 9 AM (because who doesn’t think better after breakfast?)
Whether thriving or learning, Cédric Leao-belzile, aka cedXcoma, is a testament to the never-say-die spirit found on every chessboard. So next time you spot him online, beware — you're facing a player who’ll battle hard, come back stronger, and maybe, just maybe, surprise you with some Caro-Kann sorcery.
