davedoran1965

Player Profile: davedoran1965

Born around the dawn of the space age in 1965 (or at least that's the username's claim), davedoran1965 is a chess enthusiast who has mastered the art of bouncing back from setbacks with a spectacular 74.76% comeback rate. If resilience were a chess piece, Dave would be the queen.

Having reached a peak rapid rating of 1365 back in November 2020, davedoran1965’s journey through the ranks has been quite the rollercoaster, with ratings fluctuating like a slider on a caffeine drip. Currently, Dave is hovering around the mid-600s to 700s in rapid games—perhaps perfecting his grandmaster swagger.

Known for frequenting the Daily time control battles recently, Dave boasts a peak daily rating of 1259 as of April 2025—a testimony to some serious late-night calculated moves. And if you thought Dave gave up early, think again: only about 3.35% of games end in early resignation, showing persistence nearly as stubborn as a bad haircut.

Playing Style & Tendencies

• Endgame Enthusiast: With over 60% of games reaching the endgame, Dave clearly enjoys the long haul, edging opponents out with his patient maneuvering.
• Average Moves: Matches last roughly 60 moves, indicating thoroughly contested battles rather than quick skirmishes or blitz showdowns.
• Capturing First: Dave tends to take the first capture fairly early around move 5—a nice balance between aggression and caution.
• White vs Black Win Rate: Slightly better with White (49.76%) compared to Black (43.95%), but both show a fighter’s spirit.

Opening Repertoire

Dave’s opening choices could be summed up as adventurous with a touch of classical flavor:

• Queens Pawn Opening (including the Chigorin Variation) - A popular battleground with matches numbering in the hundreds.
• Scandinavian Defense - Dave’s bread and butter, with a respectable ~50% win rate despite some ups and downs.
• French Defense Normal Variation and Indian Game - Opening variations that showcase his flexibility and ability to adapt.
• Englund Gambit - For those daring, pesky surprises on the board.

Legendary Matches & Rivalries

Dave has taken on a chess army of opponents with mixed results. Friends such as racasr388, krists777, and puregodd have felt Dave’s sting firsthand, each with a 100% loss record against him. On the other hand, waheed_ejaz and sittngsidewayz have managed to dampen Dave’s march occasionally.

Recent Highlights

In a blaze of brilliance, on June 6th, 2025, Dave clinched a game by resignation against racasr388 in a fascinating battle featuring the Kings Gambit Declined - Falkbeer Countergambit. The game ended with a tactical sequence that would impress even the strictest of grandmasters.

1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. d4 exd4 4. e5 Bb4+ 5. c3 dxc3 6. Nxc3 Ba5 7. Ne2 Nc6 8. Bd2 d4 9. Nb5 d3 10. Bxa5 Nxa5 11. Nec3 d2+ 12. Qxd2 Nc4 13. Qxd8+ Kxd8 14. Bxc4 Ne7 15. O-O-O+ Bd7 16. Bxf7 c6 17. e6 cxb5 18. Rxd7+ Kc8 19. Nxb5 Nc6 20. Rhd1 Nd8 21. e7 Nxf7 22. Rc7+ Kb8 0-1
  

Did You Know?

Despite the proud chess heart, davedoran1965 is not immune to the psychological ups and downs of the game, sporting a minor tilt factor of 9—just enough to keep things interesting without throwing the board out the window.

And when the clock strikes midnight, Dave tends to shine brightest—the best time of day to challenge.

Get Inspired!

davedoran1965 proves that chess is about more than just numbers—it's a saga of persistence, strategy, and occasionally, hilarious blunders that turn into brilliant victories. So whether you're a seasoned player or a curious newcomer, remember: even if your bishop slips, the game is never truly over.