David Roper - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet David Roper, known in the chess world as blackdahlia99 when gender is anyone's guess. A proud holder of the illustrious title FIDE Master, David has been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) crushing opponents across the chessboard for years.
Starting from humble beginnings in 2017 with bullet ratings creeping up from 1364 to an impressive max of 2126, David turbocharged his skill, peaking at a stunning bullet max rating close to 2500. With over 10,000 wins in bullet alone, it's safe to say his fingers and brain work faster than most can blink. Blitz and rapid are also fair game, where he maintains solid ratings hovering around the mid-2300s and even soaring past 2400 in blitz during some years.
Playing Style & Strategy
David's chess style is a gripping thriller — with an 80% frequency of endgames, he knows how to keep the tension high until the final move. His average winning game spans about 75 moves (a marathon, not a sprint!), demonstrating patience and veterans' strategic depth. He has a knack for comebacks, boasting a jaw-dropping 88% comeback rate, and his ability to win after losing a piece stands at an incredible 96%. Opponents beware: surrender early, and he might pity you, but once the fight is on, David fights like a chess pitbull.
Tactical Genius with a Hint of Humor
With a tilt factor of just 12, David rarely lets emotions get the better of him — unless you catch him before his morning coffee! His psychological resilience means he's not just surviving tricky mid-games but often thriving, overturning precarious positions with a smirk. And if you ever face him online, prepare for the mystery opening dubbed "Top Secret," where he has played thousands of games with a winning percentage above 52% in bullet and over 53% in blitz. What could this secret be? If only Magnus Carlsen knew!
Record Highlights & Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 19 games. David's opponents go on a 'vacation' during this fury.
- Dominates most common opponents with win rates frequently above 60%, and meteoric 100% against quite a few!
- David genius-hours appear to be between 8 AM to 11 AM, where his win rate peaks above 60%.
- Has nearly 23,000 bullet games under his belt — that's a lot of rapid-fire moves and caffeine-fueled battles.
- In daily chess, he is a near-perfect force with over 96% win rate, proving he can slow cook as well as blitz-battle.
Beyond the board, David is a chess enthusiast with a touch of mystique—part tactician, part magician, and all chess lover. Whether it’s the rapid-fire bullet games or the thoughtful daily chess, David plays with passion, skill, and a sprinkle of humor reminding everyone that chess is not just a game but an experience.
