DaveGloverUK: The Relentless Chess Challenger
Meet DaveGloverUK, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of an epic saga filled with surprising comebacks, stubborn resistance, and more twists than a grandmaster's favorite Sicilian Defense.
Dave has demonstrated a gritty spirit, especially evident in his blitz battles. With a current blitz rating bouncing back up to 318 in 2025 from a dip to 159 in 2024, this player shows resilience that many can only dream of. If giving up early were a hobby, Dave would only partake 12.2% of the time—he prefers to wrestle the game to the very end. In fact, almost 40% of his games peek into the endgame labyrinth, proving he’s not one to shy away from those nerve-wracking finales.
His playstyle is balanced yet studious: averaging about 45 moves per game whether he wins or loses, DaveGloverUK knows how to stretch out the tension without overstaying the welcome. With a slightly better win rate playing white (51.54%) than black (45.78%), opponents better watch out when he’s wielding those bright pieces!
A tactical phoenix, Dave’s knack for comebacks is noteworthy—his Comeback Rate sits at nearly 51%, and if he loses a piece, his win rate? A staggering 100%! Clearly, Dave turns adversity into opportunity, showing that every lost pawn might just be the opening move to an eventual victory dance.
Winning streaks? He once racked up 9 in a row, but don’t expect him to be currently basking in glory—his current streak reads zero, keeping the suspense alive. His blitz record is almost even-stevens with 114 wins and 122 losses, showcasing a fighter’s heart rather than just a stats machine.
Humor aside, Dave has faced a colorful cast of virtual opponents with diverse results—100% win rates against some and some humbling defeats. Monday to Friday, his win rate hovers around the 50% mark, but if you challenge him on a Saturday or Sunday, you might catch him at his toughest, as weekend games dip slightly in success.
Whether it’s a lunchtime game at 14:00 with his best win rates or a late-night tussle at 03:00 where he boasts an incredible 75% win rate, DaveGloverUK adapts his blade expertly to the hour. If chess had a version of “night owl” status, that’d be him for sure.
All in all, DaveGloverUK is a formidable player who embodies the spirit of perseverance and tactical cunning on chess.com. His rating might fluctuate, but his dedication, love for the game, and the tenacity to fight to the end remain constant. Just don’t expect him to resign early!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| eddieedwards6 | 8W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| boltonbastarf | 3W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| cristian1331s | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| ivanlopin | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| kaylouisemav | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 333 | 496 | ||
| 2024 | 159 | 420 | 900 | |
| 2023 | 259 | 404 | 900 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110W / 83L / 7D | 88W / 100L / 7D | 58.5 |
| 2024 | 225W / 190L / 11D | 186W / 225L / 17D | 51.1 |
| 2023 | 401W / 370L / 25D | 382W / 413L / 20D | 43.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 2433 | 1190 | 1171 | 72 | 48.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 247 | 114 | 122 | 11 | 46.1% |
| Reti Opening | 18 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 38.9% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Normal Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 2 |