Carlo Pernigotti (aka CPerni)
Title: National Master
Carlo Pernigotti is a dedicated and seasoned National Master whose chess journey spans over a decade of intense Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid battles on the virtual board. An adept tactician with a style that reveals a penchant for long, strategic endgames (an impressive 78.46% endgame frequency!), Carlo blends resilience with tenacity, often pulling off spectacular comebacks—boasting a 73.51% success rate after dropping a piece!
With peak ratings surpassing 2400 in Blitz and a blazing 2609 in Rapid, CPerni exemplifies the grit it takes to climb the ladder of online chess. Not one to shy away from a speedy duel, their bullet games are a whirlwind of sharp openings and swift maneuvering, regularly challenging the clock and opponents alike.
Playing Style and Stats
- Blitz Peak Rating: 2406 (April 2025)
- Bullet Peak Rating: 2101 (August 2016)
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2609 (September 2020)
- Average moves per win: 70.57 - talk about patience on the battlefield!
- Known Openings: Loves mixing up the Scandinavian Defense and the English Opening with a cryptic “Top Secret” opening that others only dream of cracking.
- Longest Winning Streak: 36 games — a feat that would intimidate even the fiercest chess gladiators.
Carlo prefers to keep things lively and unpredictable, often jumping into “Top Secret” lines with nearly a 61% win rate in Blitz. Opponents beware—their Scandinavian Defense variations are meticulously studied, with a combined impressive winning percentage that hovers around the mid-50s to 60s.
Chess in Action
Recently, CPerni clinched a victory by resignation in a masterfully played game featuring the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System. Their cool-headed endgame strategy forced the opponent to concede, with a final position showing elegant control over the board and nerves of steel against the ticking clock.
Though no one wins them all, Carlo’s losses tell stories of tough fights, with a resilient mindset that sees more wins than tilts—even when the chips are down. With a tilt factor of just 15, CPerni knows how to keep calm and carry on.
Fun Facts
- CPerni’s favorite hour to play? 11 PM — the witching hour where strategies brew and surprises happen!
- Has a 0.9% early resignation rate. Because hey, sometimes recognizing defeat is just smart strategy.
- Prefers to win with a flourish: over 4,000 checkmate wins across all formats, proving patience really is a virtue.
Expect Carlo Pernigotti to keep dazzling the chess world, one creative opening and fierce endgame at a time. For opponents, it’s always an adventure when facing CPerni—prepare for the unexpected and brilliant!