David Berczes is a Grandmaster of chess, known for his impressive tactical awareness and resilience in blitz and bullet games. His style combines aggressive openings with a penchant for endgame battles, showing a remarkable comeback rate of over 88%—meaning he’s a master at turning games around after setbacks.
Playing Style
Berczes thrives in fast-paced time controls, particularly blitz, where he demonstrates:
An average game length of about 72 moves, showing his endgame skills shine through intensive battles.
An early resignation rate of just 0.67%, so he rarely gives up without a fight.
A strong preference for solid, flexible openings like the Reti: KIA and strategic defenses such as the French Defense: Steinitz Variation.
A balanced success rate with both White (47.8%) and Black (41.1%) pieces.
Tactical Brilliance & Psychology
Known for psychological endurance, David keeps his cool even under pressure with a low tilt factor of 16. His best time of day to play is around 3 AM, perfect for night owls and insomniac chess fans! With a win rate of nearly 50% adjusted for opponent strength in blitz, and an even higher rate (around 66%) in rapid games, he’s no stranger to consistently competitive play.
Career Highlights
Peak blitz rating: 2879 (February 2023) — near the chess speedrunning hall of fame!
Peak bullet rating: 2848 (April 2022), showing blazing quick decision-making under time pressure.
Impressive bullet and blitz record beating numerous top opponents over many years.
Long winning streaks up to 8 games, and a resilience tested by a longest losing streak of 16.
Notable Openings in Blitz
Reti: KIA - Strong win rate of 54%, indicating his comfort in hypermodern setups.
Queen's Pawn 1...e6 2.Nf3 and English Defense - Both see frequent use, with balanced success rates around 42%.
Horwitz Defense and French Defense: Steinitz Variation - Shows classical strategic preference against solid opponents.
Fun Facts
David’s preferred battleground is blitz chess, where quick wits and rapid calculations reign supreme.
His games tend to last longer than typical blitz encounters, suggesting he loves deep tactical skirmishes despite the ticking clock.
At 3 AM, his sneaky move-making skills are at their zenith — probably fueled by midnight snacks or coffee!
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
