davealman

Player Profile: davealman

Meet davealman, the chess enthusiast whose game is as dynamic as their rating graph. Starting off with a modest 962 in Rapid chess back in 2019, davealman has shown quite the rollercoaster ride in the chess arena, reaching a peak Rapid rating of 1220 in early 2023 and recently settling around the high 900s. Clearly, perseverance is the name of the game!

When it comes to blitz, davealman really turns up the heat, soaring to a peak rating of 1129 in November 2024. Bullet chess? Well, that’s where things get exciting—with a peak rating nearing 980, davealman proves they're no stranger to rapid-fire tactical skirmishes.

Playing Style & Stats

• Endgame Frequency: A robust 68.23%, because davealman loves a good battle of wits right down to the wire.
• Average Moves per Win: About 61 moves—patient, strategic, and maybe a bit stubborn.
• Average Moves per Loss: Nearly 73, showing that even in defeat, they fight tooth and nail.
• Tactical Comeback Rate: A stunning 80.8%! Just when opponents think they have it, davealman pulls a sneaky reversal.
• Early Resignation Rate: A humble 2.42%, proving davealman is not one to give up easily (except maybe on Mondays).

The Psychological Factor

Tilt factor at 9 — slightly human after all. But the best time to challenge davealman is around 9 AM, when their win rate spikes, fueled by fresh coffee and bright ideas. Fun fact: they seem to have a 100% win rate at 9 AM in some small datasets—maybe a chess-playing owl?

Signature Opening Moves

davealman’s favorite battleground is a well-kept secret ("Top Secret" records over 2000 games), but their success rate hovers just shy of 50% in Rapid—always keeping opponents guessing and on their toes.

Notable Matches

Recently, davealman outsmarted AntonioGerardo in a Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation, winning by resignation after a fiercely fought game in November 2024. That's the kind of performance that makes spectators sit up and say, "Now that’s chess!"

Win-Loss-Draw Record

Nearly an equal match of wins and losses in Rapid (959 wins to 960 losses) shows that davealman loves the thrill of a good fight, while in Blitz and Bullet, the odds tip slightly in their favor, affirming their quick-thinking prowess.

Fun Tidbits

• Longest winning streak: 20 games. Clearly, when davealman’s on fire, watch out!
• Currently not on a winning streak but that just means the comeback will be legendary.
• Most played foes include jcals1281 and starstrucken — perhaps rivals or simply preferred sparring partners.

In short, davealman is a resilient, strategic battler in the online chess world—part tactician, part gladiator, and all heart. If chess was a sitcom, they’d be the lovable underdog with an endless supply of clever moves and unexpected twists.