Dave Sheffield: A Chess Journey in Pieces and Pawns
Dave Sheffield, affectionately known in the chess realms as "2bbop," is not your typical grandmaster. With an eclectic rating history spanning Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily Chess, Dave has carved out a niche balancing rapid-fire attacks and thoughtful endgames—or at least trying to!
Rising Through the Ranks (And Sometimes Falling)
Starting around 2016 with a Blitz rating just over 1100, Dave rapidly advanced to a peak Blitz rating of over 1500 by 2019, showcasing a flair for fast-paced, tactical mayhem. His Bullet rating rides a rollercoaster of lightning-fast games, peaking at a sizzling 1571 in 2017 on a single game!
In Daily Chess—where the games stretch as long as a Sunday stroll—Dave shines with an average rating flirting around 1800, clinching an impressive 80% win rate at this pace. It’s like fine wine; slow and steady, with a hint of victory on the nose.
Playing Style: The Art of Moving and Occasionally Tilting
Known for a solid average of 46 moves per win in his games, Dave laughs in the face of humiliation—his tilt factor is a modest 14 (chess players know this means “I’m only slightly cranky...”)—and he has a magical 100% win rate after losing a piece. Combacks? Dave's secret weapon!
He loves an endgame, which features almost half of his battles, showing that he isn’t afraid to fight to the bitter end or lose most of his games with exceedingly long moves. A double-edged sword with a penchant for dramatic chess theatre.
Opening Moves: The Top Secret Gambit
In every format—Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily—the secret weapon in Dave's arsenal is aptly named "Top Secret" (okay, maybe a nod to keeping opponents guessing). This opening has led to nearly half of all his wins across the various time controls, proving that sometimes mystery really is the best tactic.
Opponent Highlights & Streaks
His longest winning streak? A formidable 14 wins in a row, because puzzle fans, let's be real, it’s all about stacking victories like chess pieces. Currently, he’s on a fresh baseline streak of 1 – no pressure!
Dave’s played a slew of opponents, with "wannafork2" and "lordnamdy" among his favorites (or perhaps just the ones he faces most). Against some venomous foes like "dlr2016" and "dont_bee," he holds pristine 100% win marks—either he’s scaring them off or his secret appendage is top-notch.
The Man Behind the Pawns
Whether analyzing late-night matches at odd hours (with a suspiciously high win rate around 9 PM and 10 PM) or wisely resigning early when things go south (just 0.97% early resignations, because who likes to quit?), Dave’s chess mirror reflects a player who approaches the game with a unique blend of caution, flair, and undeniable resilience.
Fun Fact:
If Dave writes a biography, it’d be titled: King of Comebacks and Lost Pawns
—because sometimes you lose a piece, sometimes you lose a game, but the grin after a hash out from under the nose of defeat? Priceless!