Meet Cayetano (AKA Tanov78)
Cayetano's chess journey is a rollercoaster worthy of a grandmaster biography… if that biography was penned by a comedy writer. Starting with humble beginnings in 2020 where the bullet rating hovered just below 1050 and zero wins in the first frantic bullet games (ouch!), Cayetano quickly turned things around to become a force to be reckoned with by 2022, smashing bullet ratings upwards of 2300. That’s right, from bullet beginner to serious contender—over 3000 games later, still playing fast and furious with peak ratings flirting with the 2400 mark.
When it comes to blitz, Cayetano is no slouch either, holding steady in the 2200+ range for several years with a relentless win rate close to 50%, and even dabbled briefly in rapid chess showcasing a perfect 100% with a small but flawless 4-game run. Daily chess in 2025 reveals a surprisingly cozy 874 max rating —evidence that while Cayetano might blitz online at lightning speed, he’s not a stranger to a slower game when the mood strikes.
Known for an impressive longest winning streak of 18 games and currently riding a worthy 3-game streak, Cayetano exhibits strong resilience and tactical awareness. In fact, they have a irony-worthy 100% win rate after losing a piece — a skill that might just say, "Yes, I lost a piece, but I’m winning this battle in style!"
The game stats reveal a playful contradiction: while Cayetano draws a fair share of games, their average moves per win clock in at a patient 91, proving it's never just a blitzkrieg – there’s strategy, stamina, and a dash of chess drama involved.
Opponents beware: Cayetano’s playstyle is an intriguing mix of careful calculation with just a sprinkle of tilt (16 on the tilt factor scale), and a modest early resignation rate, suggesting a fighter who knows when to hang on and when to cut losses gracefully.
Away from the statistics, Cayetano enjoys a laugh on the board as much as they enjoy a good tactical trick — perfect for anyone who loves chess seasoned with personality and flair.
Fun Fact: Cayetano is top-secret about their openings, probably because bluffing their way through a skeleton of chess theory keeps opponents guessing and losing!
So next time you see Tanov78 lighting up the bullet leaderboard, remember—you’re not just facing a player, you’re facing a chess comedian disguised as a grandmaster in the making.
