Profile Summary: Catrihino Pestano (a.k.a. cickings)
Meet Catrihino Pestano, who goes by the dreadfully cool username cickings in the chess cosmos. A player with a rollercoaster rating saga spanning over a decade, Catrihino’s chess journey is nothing short of an epic saga—part thriller, part comedy, and full chessboard drama.
From Humble Beginnings to Blitz Wizardry
Starting off in 2013 with a modest Bullet rating barely making it past 1080 (and losing that first game—rookies, am I right?), Catrihino’s Bullet games took a meteoric rise reaching a peak rating of 2474 in May 2017. Not one to settle for just bullet, this chess aficionado has seriously dominated Blitz, hitting a peak performance of 2730 in May 2025—faster than you can say "checkmate" and more precise than a laser-guided knight!
Style and Strategy: The Good, the Tactical, and the Resigned
Boasting a daunting comeback rate of 86.93%, Catrihino plays with tenacity, proving that losing a piece is just a minor plot twist in a thrilling chess novel. Though prone to early resignations just 1.21% of the time (who wants to give up easily, right?), the endgame is where the real magic happens, with over 82% games reaching this stage. The average game meanders over 70 moves for wins and even longer (about 78) for losses—talk about endurance!
White pieces favor Catrihino with a healthy 55.24% win rate, while Black proves challenging but manageable at 48.87%.
Opening Gambits and Choices
Curious minds will be interested to learn that infamous “Unknown Opening” holds a special place in Catrihino’s archives, battling through thousands of games with a steady win rate north of 50%. Defensive specialists beware, as Catrihino has a penchant for sharp and sometimes secretive openings, including the Top Secret variations that keep opponents guessing.
Game Highlights & Recent Battles
In an impressive recent game, playing White against "ioncopac," Catrihino executed a stunning Pirc Defense demo, culminating in a graceful resignation defeat for the opponent. Earlier, despite suffering losses by checkmate to strong contenders like Anar_Aliakbarov and JavierRuizVazquez, Catrihino’s resilience is unwavering, bouncing right back to keep the ladder climbing.
Psychological Quirks and Peak Performance
Known for a tilt factor of 17 (no, that’s not a golf score, but it’s a measure of emotional resilience), Catrihino thrives best early in the day, with 6 AM marking the “golden hour” for peak play. Whether battling through bullet or blitz, this player’s mind is as sharp as their opening preparation.
Fun Fact
With a longest winning streak of 19 games and a current winning streak of 1 (always room for more), Catrihino keeps fans and foes alike on their toes. On the downside, the hardest losing streak was a brutal 17 games in a row—proving that even the best endure tough days, but hey, that’s chess life!
In summary, Catrihino Pestano aka cickings is a chess gladiator who blends patience, tactical cunning, and a dash of mystery. Whether pounding out bullet games or crafting endgame masterpieces, every move echoes experience and passion. And who knows? Next time you see the name cickings flash on your board, better be ready for a thrilling checkmate dance!
Game on, Catrihino, game on!