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.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1000iqcarlo | 11W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| johnconway3 | 10W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| metsfan2000yt | 1W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| jgindy | 0W / 2L / 3D | View Games |
| chessnz1 | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
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 |
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% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giuoco Piano Game Four Knights Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted Central Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Tartakower Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Diemer Ryder Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 21 | 2 |