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Leo Begue

cerdoloco Since 2021 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
48.2%- 48.5%- 3.3%
Bullet 735
3589W 3581L 145D
Blitz 1010
2817W 2912L 271D
Rapid 989
886W 853L 87D
Daily 1004
5W 4L 1D

Leo Begue — chess player profile

Leo Begue, also known online as cerdoloco, is a fast and fearless chess player known for his Blitz prowess. Active across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily, Leo built a reputation as an openings enthusiast who loves messy, tactical positions. This short biography highlights his style, favorite lines, notable streaks, and a few fun facts that make him a memorable opponent.

Playing style and strengths

Leo is a Blitz specialist who prefers quick, concrete play and thrives in chaotic middlegames. He is comfortable sacrificing and has a high comeback rate, which makes his games exciting to watch and challenging to finish.

  • Preferred time control: Blitz
  • Tactical strengths: strong comeback rate and resilience after material losses
  • Endgame presence: plays long decisive games with an above average endgame frequency
  • Psychology: notorious for bouncing back quickly but can suffer streaks like any serious grinder

Opening repertoire and tendencies

Openings are a signature feature of Leo's play. He cycles through some offbeat and aggressive choices and gets especially good results from certain lines.

  • Favorite and most-played: Amar Gambit. A huge part of his Bullet and Blitz play and a go-to for sharp, double-edged positions. See the Amar Gambit summary: Amar Gambit.
  • Reliable counters: Philidor Defense and Scandinavian Defense. Scandinavian is a strong weapon for him in Blitz play where he often punishes inaccurate replies.
  • Also plays: Barnes Opening: Walkerling, Amazon Attack, French Defense and the Center Game in shorter time controls.

Sample opening puzzle or memorable mini-game for review:

Career highlights and notable stats

Leo's activity shows dedication and growth over multiple years. He has peaked impressively in several time classes. Quick references:

  • Peak Blitz rating: 1045 (2025-10-29)
  • Peak Rapid rating: 1077 (2022-01-07)
  • Peak Daily rating: 1182 (2022-09-09)
  • Longest winning streak: 11 games
  • Longest losing streak: 13 games
  • Current losing streak: 1 game

Visualize a recent run of Blitz form:

Blitz Rating10429458477506522021: 7052022: 9092023: 9262024: 6842025: 101020212022202320242025

Notable opponents and memorable games

Leo has faced several recurring opponents and has solid records against many of them. For example he has a strong head to head versus mikkysovsky.

  • Frequent opponent: mikkysovsky — 8 games with a favorable record.
  • Other regulars: kevrek57, kingaward, striwo and ik-34.
  • Example memorable mini-feature game to inspect: Daring Blunder

Fun facts, quirks and SEO-friendly tags

Leo mixes seriousness with humor at the board. He likes the Amar Gambit enough to make it seem like a lifestyle choice. If you are searching for a Blitz specialist with a taste for wild openings, Leo Begue or cerdoloco is a name to remember.

  • Nickname online: cerdoloco
  • Typical game length: long decisive games around the mid 60 moves on average
  • Tactical signature: often first capture around move 5 and an inclination to create complications early

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  • Ratings and month-by-month performance are available for deeper analysis
  • Openings breakdown and per-color success rates can help opponents prepare
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