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Caio Angelico Silva NM

Username: Chess_Caio2007

Location: Lençóis Paulista

Playing Since: 2020-06-13 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1824
23W / 6L / 3D
Rapid: 2531
557W / 308L / 95D
Blitz: 2829
9414W / 7851L / 1407D
Bullet: 2718
5846W / 4520L / 734D

Caio Angelico Silva - National Master Extraordinaire

Meet Caio Angelico Silva, also known in the chess realm as Chess_Caio2007. A National Master who has gracefully danced through the ranks with a style both fierce and unpredictable. Known for riveting battles on the digital chessboard, Caio's journey is nothing short of inspirational—and occasionally entertaining!

About the Player

Caio earned the prestigious title of National Master, a mark of serious chess prowess that many aspire to but few achieve. With a knack for bullet and blitz games, Caio’s rating skyrocketed to an astonishing 2784 in Bullet and an incredible peak Blitz rating of 2807 in 2025. Rapid games have not been left behind either—with a peak rating surpassing 2500.

But beware, Caio isn't just a one-dimensional player locked in serious mode all the time—he knows when to throw a curveball, tilt factor in play, and maybe lose a handful of games to keep things spicy. After all, every great chess warrior has their share of dramatic flair and hilarious blunders.

Playing Style & Preferences

  • Early resignation rate: Just 1.79%, showing the tenacity to fight until the last move.
  • Endgame frequency: A commanding 77.81%, proving that Caio loves the strategic battlefield of the endgame.
  • Average moves per win: About 84 moves, suggesting patience and deep strategic planning.
  • Preferred openings: Caio has a mysterious love for the "Top Secret" opening (as he calls it), dominating with over 9400 games in Bullet and 18,700 in Blitz using it. He's also fond of the King's Indian Attack and Modern Defense variations, always keeping opponents on their toes.

Match Highlights

Caio's recent victories are a mix of time-pressure finishes and resignations, often outsmarting opponents before the final ticking clock buzzes. For instance, a thrilling King’s Indian Attack Sicilian Variation game ended by a well-timed clock domination.

Yet, every hero has their Achilles heel. Caio’s recent defeats include battles lost to steady opponents wielding the Modern Defense Standard and Trompowsky Attack—games that will surely add fuel to the fire for comebacks!

Opponent Relations & Win Rates

Caio has tested his mettle against thousands of opponents. Some have seen a winning streak like dominant prey (looking at you, allvim and volvo333), while others like crazyclumby have managed to complicate the scoreboard.

With an overall positive win record in bullet and blitz, Caio proves a formidable force to reckon with, especially when the clock is ticking fast and furious!

Fun Facts

  • Caio's best time to play is at 9 AM, the moment the mind and coffee align perfectly.
  • Despite his impressive skills, a loss streak once stretched up to 14 games, reminding us that even champions sometimes awkwardly fall off their horse (or rook).
  • Caio’s comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 86.48%, meaning when the chips are down, the fight is definitely not over.

Summary

Whether speed chess or slow strategic maneuvers, Caio Angelico Silva delivers chess delights with skill, a pinch of drama, and a dash of humor. National Master by title but a hero of the everyday chessboard in spirit, Caio’s story is still being written—one move at a time.


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Positive Aspects from Recent Games

Caio, your recent blitz games show some strong points in your play:

  • Opening Knowledge: You consistently choose solid, well-studied openings such as the Tarrasch Defense and the Reti Opening, allowing you to reach good middlegame positions.
  • Good Tactical Awareness: In your recent win, you capitalized decisively on your opponent’s mistakes by grabbing material and converting your advantage efficiently.
  • Prophylactic Thinking: You demonstrate strong positional understanding, as reflected in your ability to neutralize opponent threats and improve your position gradually.
  • Patience in Complex Positions: You are able to navigate complex middlegame structures with good piece coordination, such as in your games against top-rated players.

Areas for Improvement

Every player can improve, and based on your recent games and rating trends, here are some targeted suggestions:

  • Endgame Technique: Some losses showed difficulty in converting slight disadvantages into tougher defensive setups. Working on key endgame concepts and practicing common endgame positions could improve your resilience.
  • Handling Opening Varieties: While your opening repertoire is solid, sometimes unfamiliar variations can lead to discomfort. Deepening your understanding of less common lines your opponents play could prevent early positional weaknesses.
  • Time Management in Blitz: Maintain consistent time usage throughout the game to avoid rushed decisions in critical moments, as some inaccuracies stemmed from clock pressure.
  • Defensive Resources: Strengthening your ability to identify and employ defensive tactics and counterplay when under pressure can help reduce losses against strong attacking opponents.

Focus on Maintaining Momentum

Your rating history shows some recent shifts, with a strong 3-month improvement but some volatility in the last few months. To maintain and build upon your progress:

  • Review your losses and draws to identify recurring themes or mistakes.
  • Use your successes in openings like the Caro-Kann and London System as a base to explore deeper strategic ideas.
  • Incorporate regular tactical training focused on pattern recognition and defense under time pressure.
  • Balance between quick decision-making and accuracy during blitz games for better overall consistency.

Next Steps for Training

Here are some actionable steps you can take to enhance your blitz performance further:

  • Analyze your recent losses, especially against higher-rated opponents like Hikaru Nakamura, to understand critical turning points.
  • Study defensive techniques and common endgame positions to convert more games into draws or wins.
  • Continue to vary your opening repertoire by adding surprise weapons or deeper lines in your favorite openings.
  • Set specific goals for managing the clock during blitz, aiming to keep balanced time across all phases of the game.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Piotr Jagodzinski 3W / 6L / 1D
Jack Mizzi 9W / 5L / 2D
Jason Hu 0W / 0L / 2D
Adrien Anciaux 1W / 0L / 0D
Miodrag Perunovic 1W / 0L / 0D
elfangm2 2W / 7L / 1D
tedw7 1W / 0L / 0D
knightmare_to_others 1W / 1L / 0D
carwynyeo 1W / 0L / 0D
oshriejreyes 3W / 4L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Alvaro Alves De Almeida Junior 32W / 63L / 6D
CalmdownCalabreso 47W / 28L / 13D
kaua18 21W / 34L / 1D
marty-bird 23W / 29L / 4D
volvo333 20W / 25L / 5D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2779 1490 2544
2024 2544 2732 2501
2023 2600 2601 2235 1824
2022 2363 2411 2148 1869
2021 2301 2317 1985
2020 2022 2005 1739 834
Rating by Year2020202120222023202420252779834YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1014W / 737L / 155D 946W / 787L / 169D 87.1
2024 1053W / 701L / 164D 960W / 818L / 141D 86.7
2023 1278W / 892L / 204D 1158W / 980L / 212D 86.2
2022 1392W / 1137L / 194D 1286W / 1258L / 175D 79.7
2021 2727W / 1999L / 322D 2558W / 2163L / 319D 79.2
2020 880W / 664L / 92D 836W / 665L / 107D 75.7

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1020 543 419 58 53.2%
Modern 674 385 256 33 57.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 666 339 274 53 50.9%
Amar Gambit 522 280 226 16 53.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 464 250 183 31 53.9%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 452 229 187 36 50.7%
Australian Defense 434 234 172 28 53.9%
East Indian Defense 314 166 130 18 52.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 310 184 105 21 59.4%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 270 132 118 20 48.9%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 1779 913 748 118 51.3%
Modern 778 397 331 50 51.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 596 309 237 50 51.9%
Döry Defense 530 258 230 42 48.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 511 249 227 35 48.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 504 278 185 41 55.2%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 487 257 194 36 52.8%
Australian Defense 407 225 148 34 55.3%
East Indian Defense 332 186 115 31 56.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 314 165 130 19 52.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 22 0
Losing 11 2