Charles Campbell CM

Charles Campbell - Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Meet Charles Campbell, also known in the chess realm as charlescandycampbell — a player whose brain probably runs on caffeine and sheer determination. With the prestigious Candidate Master title from FIDE tucked under their belt, Charles is not your average pawn-pusher.

Since 2010, Charles has been navigating the 64 squares with a blend of strategic finesse and occasional bewildering creativity. Their journey began with a modest Daily rating around 1467 and has impressively soared to a peak of 2315 in September 2021. In Blitz, they've blitzed their way up to an eye-popping 2390 in mid-2024, while in Bullet chess, they're no less a speed demon, hitting a remarkable 2219 rating in early 2025. Rapid play is also in their arsenal with a peak rating over 2360.

With over 3,000 Daily games logged (and a win rate close to 60%!), Charles has proven that consistency is their middle name. That winning streak of 33 games? Oh yes, they’ve done that – a feat that would make even Magnus Carlsen take notice. Their tactical awareness boasts a comeback rate of impressive 79%, showing they never give up, even when the knight is lost.

Playing style? Well, Charles enjoys the long haul; average games last around 74 moves in wins and even more in losses, proving they like to marathon rather than sprint. Don't be fooled by the calm demeanor — their psychological tilt factor is a low 20, meaning they rarely rage-quit when blundering a queen or accidentally castling into a mate in one. And speaking of timing, they crush opponents best early in the morning around 8:00 AM or during the magic chess hours between 6 and 9 AM.

Off the board, Charles’s opening choices are kept top secret (suspiciously many games under “Top Secret” opening), but a peek reveals a fondness for the Richter-Veresov Attack and the Bogo Indian Defense, with perfect win records there. They blend a strategic approach with tactical flair, often leaving opponents questioning if they’re facing a grandmaster or just a very persistent coffee lover.

When not chewing through pawns and rolling out rooks, Charles enjoys keeping a steady win pace with a lifetime blitz record boasting over 12,000 wins, which is more than enough to fill several chessboards.

A Notable Recent Victory

In an epic clash on April 17, 2025, Charles outwitted opponent "Gev87" using the subtle nuances of the Two Knights System within the Richter-Veresov Attack. The game ended with a graceful resignation after 19 moves, featuring some bold bishop sacrifices and a sneaky queen maneuver that had fans eagerly clapping their chess clocks.

Summary

Whether you're facing Charles on the board or just admiring from afar, one thing is clear: with a name as sweet as charlescandycampbell and skills sharp enough to slice through any defense, this Candidate Master brings both charm and challenge, mixed with just enough unpredictability to keep the chess world guessing.