Craig Davies (aka craigdavies360)
Meet Craig Davies, a chess player whose rating rollercoaster could rival the most dramatic soap opera plots. Starting strong in 2019 with a peak Rapid rating of 955 (not too shabby!), Craig has since seen the tides turn, battling through dips down to the 300s and clawing back up again—all while playing an impressive thousands of Rapid games. A true gladiator of the 64 squares, Craig’s general win-loss record hovers around even keel, boasting 512 wins against 517 losses, with a few draws sprinkled in for that classic chess suspense.
Playing Style & Personality
With a penchant for lengthy battles—average wins lasting about 53 moves and losses dragging on closer to 60 moves—Craig clearly enjoys the long game. Though he’s flirted with early resignations (~9%), don’t mistake that for giving up; this player is persistent, often pulling off brilliant comebacks, winning an amazing 65% of games where they were behind. Just don’t throw an opening trap his way, as his favored line is the King’s Pawn Opening, where he enjoys a respectable 53% win rate—solid but not immune to surprises.
Favorite Openings
- King's Pawn Opening: 231 games, 52.8% win rate
- Philidor Defense: A bit of a love-hate story, with a below-40% win rate.
- Bishop's Opening & Variations: A trusted go-to, consistently used and moderately successful.
Blitz Blitz & Rapid Rapid
Blitz is a spark for Craig—fewer games but near perfect win records in several niche openings like the Van ‘t Kruijs and the Mieses Opening, with 100% win rates. Also, a fair warning: his unbeatable streak reached 12 wins once—don’t be the next to end that madness! Conversely, his longest losing streak went up to 11 games, proving even great players have their "oops" moments.
Timing & Psychology
Craig’s chess clocks love midnight magic, boasting a 75% win rate in games played around 12 AM—maybe he’s a chess vampire, thriving in the moonlight? Mondays and Sundays are also favorable for him, with over 50% success rates. If you catch him tilting (he has a tilt factor of 11), you might just spot the struggle before he snaps back into fierce focus.
Recent Highlights
Most recent victory: A dazzling checkmate over Maheshiphone on June 5, 2025, featuring the Bishop's Opening. Check out the thrilling finish on Chess.com to see Craig’s killer endgame in action.
Most recent loss: A tough resignation against nadil0812 the same day, illustrating that even seasoned warriors face setbacks. Study it on Chess.com for a lesson in resilience.
In Summary
Craig Davies is the classic underdog story of a chess adventurer: full of passion, persistence, and the occasional stumble, but always ready for the next game. Whether you meet him at the board on a sleepy midnight or a bustling Monday afternoon, expect a resilient competitor who loves the dance of chess—sometimes elegant, sometimes ferocious, but never boring.