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lilcam71900

Playing Since: 2013-06-10 (Active)

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Daily: 673
5W / 20L / 0D
Rapid: 803
154W / 130L / 22D
Blitz: 1118
885W / 835L / 97D
Bullet: 1138
1083W / 1048L / 33D

Cameron Catana: An Evolution on the Chessboard

Meet Cameron Catana (also known as lilcam71900), a chess competitor whose journey resembles the fascinating evolution of a perfectly adapted organism. From a modest start in 2013 with a humble bullet rating, Cameron has grown into a resourceful tactician, mastering the art of timeless strategy across blitz, rapid, and daily formats.

Like a species fine-tuning its genetic code, Cameron’s ratings have shifted and diversified over the years. His blitz battles have seen thrilling peaks, with performances exceeding the 1200 mark, while his bullet games tell a tale of resilience and adaptation. His rapid games, too, demonstrate an ever-improving mastery, carefully evolving with every move.

In the wild ecosystem of chess, Cameron thrives on the delicate balance between speed and strategy. Whether he's launching a counter-offensive after a setback—boasting an impressive comeback rate even after losing a piece—or calmly navigating complex endgames (often stretching beyond 56 moves per victory), his style is both relentless and refined. His win rates fluctuate like a living heartbeat, peaking on certain days and hours, revealing a player who knows when to strike and when to adapt.

With a repertoire rich in creative openings—from the ever-popular Sicilian Defense to subtle variations of the King’s Pawn opening—Cameron’s approach is as vibrant and diverse as nature itself. His games are an intriguing blend of natural instinct and calculated tactics, where every move mimics an evolutionary leap toward victory.

Join us as we celebrate the journey of a chess player who is continuously evolving, adapting, and thriving on the board. Cameron Catana’s story is not just about numbers and ratings; it’s a living testament to growth, resilience, and the art of playing chess like nature intended.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 993 999 1148
2024 837 1012
2023 931
2022 1153
2021 750 1181 1189 673
2020 863 997 1199 729
2016 997 1191
2013 1060 1161 1086
Rating by Year201320162020202120222023202420251199673YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 275W / 273L / 8D 289W / 245L / 21D 63.7
2024 267W / 266L / 15D 263W / 269L / 19D 64.3
2023 8W / 2L / 0D 9W / 4L / 0D 47.9
2022 2W / 1L / 0D 0W / 2L / 0D 33.2
2021 272W / 269L / 18D 270W / 271L / 14D 58.0
2020 236W / 184L / 22D 214W / 190L / 20D 57.2
2016 1W / 2L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 40.5
2013 3W / 4L / 1D 4W / 3L / 1D 46.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 219 114 101 4 52.0%
Sicilian Defense 85 42 39 4 49.4%
Undefined 81 55 26 0 67.9%
Italian Game 59 23 33 3 39.0%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 54 25 24 5 46.3%
Philidor Defense 53 34 18 1 64.2%
Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line 43 22 18 3 51.2%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 41 19 16 6 46.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 40 24 14 2 60.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 36 16 17 3 44.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Philidor Defense 22 15 4 3 68.2%
Top Secret 17 15 2 0 88.2%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 16 9 7 0 56.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 13 5 6 2 38.5%
Scotch Game 11 2 8 1 18.2%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 8 6 2 0 75.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 8 3 3 2 37.5%
Petrovs Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 6 2 3 1 33.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 6 2 3 1 33.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 202 112 85 5 55.5%
Top Secret 140 74 65 1 52.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 103 53 49 1 51.5%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 85 39 44 2 45.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 59 35 24 0 59.3%
Philidor Defense 57 32 25 0 56.1%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 55 29 26 0 52.7%
Italian Game 49 23 24 2 46.9%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit 46 21 24 1 45.6%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 44 23 21 0 52.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 21 2
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