Caio da Fonseca Lampoglia
Meet Caio da Fonseca Lampoglia, also known in the chess world as CLampoglia. A formidable competitor on the 64 squares, Caio has danced through the ranks with a sharp mind sharper than a Sicilian Defense pin.
With a blitz peak rating soaring up to an impressive 2267 in November 2021, Caio’s lightning-fast moves and tactical wizardry are no joke. Armed with a mix of aggressive opening repertoires — favoring the Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation and the Alapin Sicilian — Caio’s games are a roller-coaster of strategy and counterplay.
His chess style? Imagine a relentless tactician with a touch of resilience: an 86.44% comeback rate after setbacks, a willingness to fight in complex endgames (76.26% endgame frequency), and occasionally stubbornly refusing to resign early, keeping the suspense alive on the board!
Caio has logged an impressive 15,544 blitz wins, accompanied by an almost equal number of losses, showing he loves to live on the edge. His rapid and bullet ratings have flirted with the 1100s and 2000s respectively, proving versatility across time controls.
Not just a gladiator behind the scenes, Caio knows when to attack and when to bide his time. His longest winning streak clocks at 14 games, but beware his 15-game losing streak – because hey, even the best players have their "chess Mondays".
His favorite time to play? Bright and early at 7 AM — when the brain is fresh, the coffee’s brewing, and the pawns start trembling. And speaking of trembling pawns, his win rates show he’s equally comfortable wielding White (49.87% win rate) or defending as Black (45.27%).
In recent masterclass highlights, Caio secured victories by resignation and time wins, including a neat Pirc Defense thrashing and a French Defense demolition. And when the tides turn, even his losses are lessons in grace, mostly falling by resignation or opponent’s brilliant play.
Whether it's blitz, bullet, or the daily grind, Caio da Fonseca Lampoglia keeps the spirit of chess alive with unwavering passion, tactical depth, and the occasional dash of “blunder, then recover” magic. In his own words, chess is more than a game — it’s a roller coaster with checkmates and occasional screams.
Keep an eye on CLampoglia—he might just be plotting your next checkmate!