About Calixto R. Cardevilla Mendoza (titomagno_64)
Calixto R. Cardevilla Mendoza, who plays online as titomagno_64, is a National Master who prefers the chaos and speed of Blitz. He is a long-time student of unusual first moves and lively positions, often choosing offbeat systems with a wink and a well-timed fork. Expect fast clocks, fierce tactics, and the occasional comic resignation when the rook goes on a holiday.
With more than 12,000 games analyzed across all time controls, Calixto blends practical experience with a knack for comebacks. He is as comfortable brawling in Bullet as he is steering sharp Blitz positions toward surreal endgames.
Career Highlights
- Title: National Master (awarded by National)
- Peak Blitz rating mentioned in records: 2401 - a peak reached in early 2026
- Peak Bullet rating recorded: 2445 in 2024
- More than a decade of online play summed up by long streaks - longest winning streak 14 games, longest losing streak 22 games
- Extremely strong comeback ability - a Comeback Rate near 80 percent
Playing Style
Calixto favors sharp, decisive battles. Key tendencies drawn from game history:
- Preferred time control: Blitz - this is where his instincts shine
- High endgame frequency - he converts complex middlegame scraps into long, technical wins
- Avg moves per decisive game: roughly mid-70s - Calixto enjoys the long fight
- Very resilient - strong Win Rate After Losing Piece and an impressive Comeback Rate
- Early resignation rate is noticeable - when the position is truly hopeless, he spares the clock
Favorite Openings and Repertoire
Calixto loves flexible and offbeat systems. A few staples that define his opening wardrobe:
- As White: Nimzo-Larsen Attack - often the backbone of his play. Nimzo-Larsen Attack
- As White: English Opening - especially the Agincourt Defense lines, where he posts excellent results
- As Black: Modern and Sicilian structures - pragmatic and dynamic responses to common White tries
- Also enjoys experimenting with Colle System sub-variations and surprise gambits
Dive into a visual trend of his Blitz progress:
Notable Opponents and Records
Calixto has run into a few familiar faces often. The most-played opponent on record is speeddaddy, a matchup with hundreds of games and a storied rivalry.
- Most-played: speeddaddy - long rivalry and many decisive fights. See the opponent profile: speeddaddy
- Sample head-to-head game from a peak period: Show match
- Other frequent opponents include voidz2 and kowarenai among many others
Sample Game
Here is a short illustrative Blitz sequence for readers who like to follow moves. Open it in the board viewer below.
Fun Facts, Notes, and Placeholders
- Preferred time control label from data: Blitz
- Streaks to brag or groan about - longest winning run 14 games, longest skid 22 games
- Peak performance stat: 2401 (2026-01-02)
- Want to research a common term or opening quickly? Try these links: English Opening or Colle System
Calixto blends practical grit with creative openings. If you meet him online, expect bold first moves, fast tactical shots, and the occasional friendly trash talk. Challenge accepted.