Cesar Manuel Tamames Soria: The Terminator of the Blitz Board
International Master Cesar Manuel Tamames Soria, better known online as Terminator-Men, has turned the blitz server into his personal training ground. In under two years he rocketed from a 1747 blitz rating to a peak of 2632 (2026-09-14), earning a reputation as one of the most relentless speed chess attackers on the platform.
Meteoric Rise
Tamames Soria's recorded blitz campaign opened with a perfect 9 wins in September and October 2024. By February 2025 he was already trading blows above 2300, and he never looked back. His longest winning streak of 13 games and a current 3 game run show a player who hunts in bursts of pure domination.
Playing Style and Openings
As White, Cesar is a devoted 1.d4 player. He regularly steers the game into the Colle System, often reaching the Döry Defense or the sharp London Poisoned Pawn lines. As Black he is equally dangerous, favoring the Sicilian Defense, the Scandinavian Defense, and the Alekhine Defense. His endgame frequency of 85.64% reveals a player who enjoys grinding out wins in the late stages, with an average of 76 moves per victory.
The Comeback Artist
The numbers say Cesar never quits. His comeback rate sits at an astonishing 87.43%, and he still wins 49.17% of games even after losing a piece. He is at his most dangerous in the early morning, boasting a perfect record at 06:00, and his casual games are surprisingly lethal, with a win rate nearly 28 points higher than in rated play. Wednesdays are his best day at 56.92%, while Saturdays are apparently for resting. Even his tilt factor of 6 is just a reminder that underneath the machine exterior beats a human heart.
Fierce Rivalries
His most frequent opponent has been 88dhav, who has faced the Terminator 14 times and won only once. Other regular sparring partners include nestor0119, cupraformentor, and 1TomCapablanca, all of whom have felt the heat of his attacking play.
Career Highlights
- Blitz record: 182 wins, 136 losses, 33 draws
- Bullet record: 189 wins, 161 losses, 27 draws
- Longest winning streak: 13 games
- Favorite first move as White: 1.d4