David Davtyan FM

David Davtyan - The FIDE Master with a Tactical Flair

Meet David Davtyan, a chess player who has gracefully earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master. Known to some as Dave_ChessMate, David is a tenacious competitor whose love for chess is matched only by his impressive collection of wins across multiple formats.

David's journey through the ranks has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Starting with a modest daily rating around 950 in 2019, he steadily climbed to smash past 1600 by 2023, showing steady improvement and persistence. But don’t be fooled by his daily rating hustle—his true battlefield appears in blitz and bullet formats.

In the world of blitz, David is formidable, hitting a blazing peak rating of nearly 2800 in 2023! His bullet rating is almost as fierce, with a peak close to 2900, proving his lightning-fast thinking and reflexes make him a nightmare for opponents who blink.

What sets David apart? His tactical awareness is something to admire. With an astonishing comeback rate of 87% and a near-perfect win rate of 99.36% after losing a piece, this player refuses to quit unless the king is already shaking hands.

If you think David only wins by brute force, think again. His games average roughly 75 moves whether he wins or loses, proving he enjoys the long haul—him and his opponents probably both needing a coffee refill during the endgame! This drawn-out duel style complements his love for complex endgames, which he explores in 77% of his matches.

Interestingly, David plays a little better with white, boasting a solid 57% win rate as White and an equally respectable 51% with Black. His early resignation rate is low (just 2.5%), so if you face him, be prepared for a fight until the very end.

Psychologically, David is quite resilient but admits to a mild “tilt factor” around 24—meaning that not every loss gets him to slam his keyboard, but let’s keep an eye on those moments! When it comes to timing, he shines brightest between midnight and early afternoon, with a win rate over 60% at hour zero (midnight), 10 a.m., and 8 p.m., likely the hours when coffee kicks in just right.

David has amassed a sizable history of battles against many opponents, some with 100% win rates against him (he’s working on that!)—and others who can barely keep up. He’s locked in with heavy hitters and novel challengers alike, never backing down from a new opponent or a fresh opening.

When he's not training or competing, David probably cracks a joke about how chess is the only game where losing your queen is sometimes the best part of the story, but never in a game he plays!

A chess enthusiast, a tactical wizard, and a true master of the game—David Davtyan is definitely one to watch on the chessboard.