César Camargo - The Determined Chess Warrior
Meet César Camargo, known online as chessar2017, a chess enthusiast whose battlefield spans Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and Daily chess arenas. With a peak Rapid rating flirting dangerously close to 2000 (an impressive 1991!), César plays with a style as relentless as a knight on the hunt and as careful as a bishop guarding its territory.
Chess Journey and Ratings
Since 2023, César has been marching up the ratings ladder, achieving his highest Blitz rating of 1910 early in 2024 and demonstrating steady resilience through the months. His rapid tactical skills shine brightest in the Rapid format, boasting a near-2000 peak and maintaining a solid presence in Blitz with an overall win count crushing losses across thousands of games played.
Not just a one-format wonder, César has played over 2,800 Blitz wins, contributing to a respectable Blitz win rate near 53%. He’s also dabbled in Bullet and Daily chess with admirable results, proving his flexibility across different time controls.
Opening Mastery & Style
Specializing in the Sicilian Defense (Taimanov and its variations), César has a love-hate relationship with this dangerous dragon of openings—winning more than half his Blitz encounters with the Taimanov Bastrikov Variation. His repertoire is peppered with tactical gambits, daring attacks, and solid defenses like the Caro-Kann and the Indian Game.
His average game length in wins stretches to a marathon over 70 moves, revealing perseverance and a deep love for the endgame, which he frequents in nearly 70% of his matches. When under pressure, he’s a comeback artist with a stunning 82% comeback rate after falling behind. Cesar’s chess motto? “Quitters never win, and winners never quit… except for early resignations which he keeps to a modest 1.6%.”
Psychology & Performance Timing
With a tilt factor of 9, César is human after all, and his best time to play is early morning at 7:00 AM — perfect for coffee-fueled victories and plotting opening novelties. His White pieces carry a slight advantage, winning just over half his games, while Black is anything but a dark horse with an almost equal win rate, proving to be a balanced and adaptable player.
Recent Battles & Notable Triumphs
Just recently, César showcased his Sicilian skills in a fascinating battle against reshaded opponents, culminating in a well-earned victory with carefully calculated exchanges and a decisive rook invasion. And while losses happen, even César takes them in stride - sometimes by timeout or resignation - an honorable warrior in a sea of blitz chaos.
Fun Facts
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games. That’s a sorry run for his opponents.
- Longest Losing Streak: 9 games, because even the best have off days.
- Favorite Opening: The fearsome Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation. “Why settle for d4 and e4 wars when you can make your opponent sweat in the Taimanov?”
- Preferred Battle Hours: 11 AM and 2 PM - prime time for mind games and snacks.
César Camargo may not be a grandmaster (yet!), but his unwavering passion, strategic grit, and a solid win record make him a formidable force on any chessboard. His journey is a perfect mix of dedication, tactical surprises, and the occasional happy blunder – because who said chess can't be fun?
