About Cameron Clarkson
Cameron Clarkson is a passionate chess player with a preference for Blitz games, showing a competitive spirit and a solid tactical awareness. Known for his strategic plays and resilience, Cameron has battled through thousands of games across various time controls, achieving impressive milestones.
Playing Style & Strengths
Cameron favors a tactical and resilient approach, often making remarkable comebacks with a comeback rate over 73%. His games tend to be long and engaging, averaging nearly 59 moves to win, indicating a measured, strategic play style.
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz
- Strong Execution in the Endgame (occurs in about 63% of his games)
- Average first capture occurs relatively early at move 6
- Balanced win rates with White (48.24%) and Black (42.69%) pieces
Notable Achievements
- Peak Rapid rating: 1477 (Dec 2020)
- Peak Daily rating: 1349 (Dec 2022)
- Peak Blitz rating: 1306 (Jun 2023)
- Peak Bullet rating: 1263 (Jul 2018)
- Longest winning streak: 15 games
- Excellent tactical awareness with a win rate after losing a piece of 40.38%
Signature Openings
Cameron enjoys playing openings that offer aggressive and strategic game plans.
- Amazon Attack: Used frequently in Blitz and Bullet games with a win rate around 46-51%
- French Defense: A favorite defensive setup with varying success across time controls
- Australian Defense: Equipped with solid results especially in Rapid and Blitz
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation: Shows consistent use and competitive win rates
- Amar Gambit: An offbeat opening with about 50% success in Blitz games
Competitive Spirit & Opponent Records
Cameron has a wealth of experience facing a variety of opponents, with a vast network of most-played opponents including kinghunter74 (322 games) and good tracks against many players with several multiple wins. Though some opponents have proved challenging, Cameron’s resilience and adaptability have allowed him to maintain a strong competitive edge.
Fun Facts
- Average game length is about 60 moves, proving Cameron loves a good fight!
- His best time of day to play? 4 PM – prime time for tactical brilliance!
- Sometimes the longest losing streak can be as much as 33 games – everyone has those days!
- Despite ups and downs, Cameron's tilt factor is a moderate 33, showing he keeps his cool under pressure.