Marco Cattaneo - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Marco Cattaneo, a chess maestro who proudly bears the title of FIDE Master. With a knack for blitz battles that few can rival, Marco is the kind of player who turns the clock into both friend and foe. His peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2712 at the end of 2024, proving he’s no stranger to dispatching opponents swiftly and decisively.
Known in some circles by the enigmatic username Goffredo_Fofi, Marco’s playing style is a mix of patience, precision, and a little dash of playful mischief. His games often extend deep into the endgame (82.46% frequency!), where his tactical awareness shines – boasting an astonishing 86.22% comeback rate after setbacks. If losing a piece rattles him, well, he still claims victory nearly half the time afterward – 46.99% to be exact.
Marco isn’t just a blitz wizard; his bullet rating peaked at a sleek 2509 in 2023, where lightning-fast decisions and nerves of steel are mandatory. Though his win rate dances around the 48%-50% mark across different days and battle hours, when the early bird plays at 2 a.m., he’s at his tactical best – just don’t disturb him at 5 a.m. unless you seek a surprise!
Part of Marco’s charm lies in his opening repertoire. While he keeps many lines a secret (over 3,800 games in “Top Secret” openings with just under 49% wins), he’s no stranger to classics like the Sicilian and the French Defense. In fact, his success rate with the French Defense Kings Indian Attack variation is a neat 66.67% – not bad for a versatile tactician.
Some stats worth bragging about: his longest winning streak is an impressive 13 games, though he is human enough to have endured an 11-game losing streak (the horror!). His psychological resilience is palpable with a tilt factor of 11 – yes, he gets frustrated, but never lets it last long.
Beyond numbers, Marco’s recent victories reflect his grit:
- May 28, 2025: A stunning checkmate victory demonstrating deep strategic planning and unstoppable force.
- May 21, 2025: A timed victory utilizing the French Defense King's Indian Attack, where patience and pressure paid dividends.
- May 20, 2025: A gritty win by resignation, well earned in an English Opening duel of wits and will.
In summary, Marco Cattaneo is a dynamic and relentless player whose love for the game drives him through both thrilling victories and tough defeats. Whether it’s blitz or bullet, marathons at night or rapid bursts in the afternoon, he embodies the spirit of a true chess warrior, always on the quest for that next brilliant move.
Keep an eye on this FIDE Master; his king and queen are frequently plotting something spectacular!
Feedback for Marco Cattaneo
Hi Marco! I've reviewed your recent games and overall chess progress. Here are some personalized pointers to help you improve and raise your play to the next level.
Strengths
- Opening knowledge: You show good understanding in opening concepts, especially in hypermodern systems like the Modern Defense and fianchetto setups. Your piece development is generally smooth, and you castle timely.
- Complex middlegame play: You handle complicated positions with multiple tactical and positional factors well. Your active piece play and pressure on your opponent’s weaknesses is a positive.
- Attacking skill: You are not afraid to initiate sharp attacks, often pushing your opponents into difficult defensive stances. This shows good fighting spirit and courage.
Areas to Improve
- Time management: In some games, you spend a significant amount of time in the opening and early middlegame (for example, during piece maneuvering), and then have less time left for critical moments later on. Practicing faster evaluation and move selection in well-known openings will help preserve your clock.
- Endgame technique: A few games show you struggling in complex endgames where precision matters, especially in rook and pawn scenarios. Spending time reviewing key endgame principles and practicing technique with king and pawn, rook, and minor piece endings will convert more close games to wins.
- Tactical awareness: While you exhibit strong attacking ideas, occasionally tactical oversights or missed opportunities occur in critical moments. Incorporate regular tactical training to reinforce pattern recognition and reduce errors during calculation.
- Pawn structure and planning: Focus more on identifying weaknesses in your and your opponent's pawn structure early, and create long-term plans around those. For example, prevent or exploit isolated or backward pawns and open files more consistently.
Practical Recommendations
- Review your losses and identify the turning points — often you'll find the key moments where alternative moves could have improved your position significantly.
- Practice a balanced training regime combining openings revision, tactical drills, and endgame study.
- Consider analyzing games with a coach or strong player to gain insights into your decision-making process and errors.
- Continue to play regularly, focusing on applying planned improvements and maintaining a calm, focused mindset during games.
Keep up the hard work, Marco! You're on a very promising road, and with consistent training in these areas, your level will rise steadily.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| abdulbaghiyev_03 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Lucas Aguiar Cunha | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| Esgata Grunf | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| josephrov | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| titanchess666 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Eshwant Singh | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| starmorning | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| ajstyleztwitch | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| mysticalchesslegend | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| on_my_way-to-glory | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| krishnamurti3 | 12W / 7L / 1D | |
| Toomas Valgmae | 11W / 4L / 1D | |
| Quentin Fontaine | 11W / 3L / 1D | |
| Sean Senft | 9W / 3L / 1D | |
| Vladimir Okhotnik | 7W / 5L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2703 | |||
| 2024 | 2466 | 2706 | ||
| 2023 | 2417 | 2513 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 196W / 153L / 35D | 173W / 175L / 34D | 79.7 |
| 2024 | 509W / 401L / 65D | 450W / 468L / 68D | 79.7 |
| 2023 | 378W / 309L / 58D | 347W / 353L / 45D | 80.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 601 | 271 | 291 | 39 | 45.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 442 | 222 | 182 | 38 | 50.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 297 | 143 | 131 | 23 | 48.1% |
| French Defense | 170 | 95 | 67 | 8 | 55.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 158 | 78 | 74 | 6 | 49.4% |
| Australian Defense | 155 | 71 | 76 | 8 | 45.8% |
| Czech Defense | 153 | 71 | 67 | 15 | 46.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 140 | 81 | 49 | 10 | 57.9% |
| Alekhine Defense | 138 | 77 | 52 | 9 | 55.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 130 | 66 | 57 | 7 | 50.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Capablanca Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 3 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |