Qingfeng Cao (upbeat028) — International Master
Qingfeng Cao, known online as upbeat028, is an International Master (IM) and a modern blitz specialist — a true coffee-fueled blitz addict and practical tactician. Qingfeng combines deep opening knowledge (especially the Caro-Kann) with an instinct for chaotic, tactical positions. Keywords: Qingfeng Cao, International Master, IM, blitz chess, bullet chess, Caro-Kann Defense, tactics beast.
Quick snapshot: preferred time control — Blitz; peak performance showcased below: 2886 (2025-10-28). See a recent trajectory:
.Career highlights
- Earned the FIDE title of International Master (IM).
- Played thousands of fast games with a strong win record in Blitz and Bullet (detailed game totals and streaks in analytics).
- Notable peak months in 2024–2025 where Qingfeng pushed elite online blitz ratings and recorded multiple long winning runs.
- Strong results with the Caro-Kann Defense and a knack for surprise lines like the Amar Gambit in bullet play.
Playing style & strengths
Qingfeng is best described as a tactics-first, time-pressure virtuoso who also grinds long endgames when needed. Short keywords for search: tactics beast, endgame specialist, Flagger, Pre-move warrior, Caffeine blitzer (Caffeine blitzer).
- Style: Aggressive, practical, with high comeback ability — reported ComebackRate ~80%.
- Endgame frequency and length: often converts long technical games (high average moves per win ~71).
- Resilience: strong WinRateAfterLosingPiece and a low OneSidedLossRate.
Opening preferences (what to prepare for)
Opponent scouting tip: Qingfeng favors solid but flexible setups as Black and plays dynamic systems as White. Frequent first move: 1.d4.
- Caro-Kann Defense — heavily used and successful across time controls (many games, reliable results).
- London System and QGD setups when the position calls for solidity.
- Surprise and unorthodox choices in bullet: Amar Gambit, Slav Bonet Gambit and other sharp lines.
- Preparation depth: consistent median prep depth ~4 — expects home prep but happy to improvise over the board.
Want to read more about the general mindset? Try this concept: Blitzkrieg.
Notable streaks, records & openings performance
- Longest winning streak recorded: 14 games; longest losing streak: 9 games.
- Top opening win-rates include strong results in several Caro-Kann lines and high win percentages in some surprise systems in Bullet.
- Most-played opponent online: biveklama (record vs them: 18–9–2).
Sample game (opening snippet)
Short opening example (PGN viewer placeholder — tap to replay):
Fun facts & personality
- Online handle: upbeat028 — plays like the name suggests: upbeat, fast, and occasionally cheeky.
- Known to mix deep positional play with sudden tactical fireworks — equal parts Grinder and Tactics Beast.
- Often strongest late at night (best time to play reported as 22:00) — approach with caution after espresso.
Where to follow and study
Explore Qingfeng's games and profile on the platform: Qingfeng Cao. For opponents preparing against him, start with detailed lines in the Caro-Kann Defense and be ready for sharp variants in bullet.
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