David Gasparyan
National Master & Chess Connoisseur
David Gasparyan, often known by the enigmatic moniker Championnn-9, is a chess player who wields the title National Master like a badge of honor. With a knack for blitz and bullet games, David dances through the chaos of rapid moves and time pressure with the flair of someone who probably dreams in checkmates.
Rating Peak & Style
David's chess rating journey reads like an epic saga. His blitz peak soared to a formidable 2689 in February 2025, while his bullet peak proudly hit 2729 just a month prior. Rapid and daily ratings have also seen steady climbs, proving versatility beyond just lightning-fast tactics.
His style is rather endgame-focused, with an impressive 85% endgame frequency, and an extraordinary 84% comeback rate – clearly, surrendering early isn't in David's vocabulary. With an early resignation rate under 4%, David battles on, navigating over 70 moves per win on average – talk about stamina for those mental marathons!
Notable Strengths
- Comebacks: David turns losing positions into thrilling victories with an 83.9% comeback rate.
- Tactical Awareness: While facing material loss, he wins nearly half of those games with 45.95% success.
- Preferred Times: The master hits his stride at 2 PM, his statistically best time of day.
- Winning Streak: Notorious for a longest winning streak of 12 games, proving consistency when firing on all cylinders.
Playing Trends & Opponents
When facing opponents with lower ratings, David comfortably wins almost 69% of games, but higher-rated players still provide a challenge, with a win rate just over 30% against them. He enjoys taking on challengers like warlordx and danny399, with mixed success but a lot of experience.
Memorable Game Highlights
David's recent games demonstrate his stamina and mental toughness. Take for instance his clever victory in a Chess960 daily game against yujiarun18 where he outlasted and outwitted on time, or his rapid bullet wins in popular variations like QGD Three Knights.
In a Nutshell
David Gasparyan is the kind of player who makes losing look hard. Blessed with endurance, tactical foresight, and a penchant for complex endgames, he's a formidable presence over the board — whether the clock says 1 second left or a luxurious 15 minutes. He's the master who’s always ready to fight till the final rook drop—because in David's world, the battle ends only when the king falls or the coffee runs out.