David Engel: The Unstoppable Underdog of the Chessboard
Meet David Engel, or as some of his opponents affectionately call him, Dave_E. A player whose
rating journey is as colorful as his opening strategies are mysterious (spoiler: it's all "Top Secret").
A Rating Rollercoaster 🚂
David kicked off his rapid chess adventure in 2020 with a modest 610 rating — more of a friendly warm-up than a statement.
Since then, his rapid rating has seen highs of 727 before settling into the 400s by 2023, reflecting countless battles won
and lost against worthy rivals. Blitz and daily games show a similar tale of perseverance with steady improvement peppered
with hard lessons.
Playing Style: The Art of Staying in It
Known for a patient and enduring approach, David's games tend to be marathon-like affairs, averaging about 56 moves per win.
While his early resignation rate clocks in at 15%, don't be fooled: with a comeback rate over 63%, this is a player who refuses to
quit. Even after losing a piece, David keeps his cool and holds a perfect 100% win rate – which may or may not be a
psychological trick on opponents.
Wins, Losses, and Draws – Oh My!
David's overall record tells a story of fierce competition: across all time controls, he's won over 1,300 games, with nearly as many losses
and a decent number of draws. The chessboard is his gladiatorial arena, and every game is a fresh battle.
Psychological Warfare & Habits
With a tilt factor of 26, David sometimes lets the emotions peek out - but the silver lining is his staggering 44% better win rate in rated
games compared to casuals. This suggests when the stakes are high, so is his game — just don’t tempt him to play blitz at 8 AM, where the
win rate sadly dips to zero!
Rivalries and Friendships
Among his most frequent adversaries are albertomagno01 and headchef19, with whom he shares an even 50% battleground — a rivalry that keeps
sharpening his skills. Meanwhile, some opponents like alexiz1z and poo111463 have learned the hard way that David’s win rate against them is a
perfect 100%.
In Sum
David Engel’s chess journey is a testament to grit, resilience, and the occasional fluke victory. His style combines patience, tactical comebacks, and enough opening mystery
to keep everyone guessing. Whether you're interested in a long daily duel or a frantic blitz showdown, watch out — Dave_E is ready to play.
