A Bullet-Hearted FIDE Master
David Martinez Lopez, better known online as Bravecapy, is a FIDE Master with a serious addiction to fast chess. His favorite playground is bullet, where quick hands and faster brains decide things. With a peak Blitz rating of 2860 (2026-06-21) and a Bullet high of 2687 (2025-09-24), he is the kind of opponent who makes you regret that extra coffee.
From 1300 to Nightmare Fuel
Bravecapy started his online climb in 2015 near 1300, and the chess world barely noticed. Then he played 372 blitz games in a single month and the rating shot upward like a skyrocket. The chart below tells the story of a decade-long grind from promising beginner to elite online battler.
The French Connection
Ask Bravecapy what he plays and you will hear one word: the French Defense. He has lined up the Burn, Exchange, Advance, and MacCutcheon variations more times than most people have played total games. As White he enjoys the Sicilian Defense, the Caro-Kann Defense, and a cheeky Blackburne Shilling Gambit that has earned him plenty of quick wins. Deeper in his arsenal sit the Nimzo-Indian Defense and the Döry Defense, ready for whoever dares to prepare.
Friends, Foes, and 40 Straight Wins
Every warrior has rivals. Rogelio Jr Antonio has had the upper hand in their long series, winning 24 of their 34 meetings. Vladimir Seliverstov and devil71 have also caused headaches. But then there is José Raúl Capa Negra, who has faced Bravecapy 40 times and lost all 40. Some rivalries are just destiny.
Numbers That Scare Opponents
Bravecapy is a comeback artist with an 89% comeback rate and a 63% win rate against lower-rated players. He lands the first check in about 52% of games and converts those into wins roughly 60% of the time. His favorite checking piece is the queen.
- Longest winning streak: 18 games
- Longest losing streak: 13 games
- Average decisive game: around 76 moves
- Early resignation rate: only 42%
- Best time to play: 6 AM, apparently
Even in bullet, Bravecapy grinds like a marathon runner. He rarely sprints to an easy win; he makes opponents work for every point, one check at a time.