About davetvvs
Meet davetvvs, a spirited chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as it is tenacious. Rating over time has seen them climb steadily from humble beginnings around 600 in 2023 rapid games to a peak rapid rating of 1451 in early 2025—proof that persistence beats procrastination!
Playing Style and Stats
Known for a cautious but determined approach, davetvvs averages roughly 67 moves per win in their rapid games, indicating some epic battles and hard-fought victories. Their penchant for long games is balanced with a solid endgame frequency of nearly 65%. While early resignation is rare (~4%), the occasional tilt hits about 10%, because hey, even the best get grumpy after a blunder or two.
Opening Repertoire
In the world of openings, davetvvs has clearly found favorites. The Caro-Kann Defense is a trusted ally with a near 50% win rate over 223 rapid games, but things get even spicier with the Englund Gambit, where they outscore opponents over 51% of the times—a gambit worth the gamble! On the white side, the Queen's Pawn Opening - Accelerated London System stands tall as a mighty weapon.
Time Controls
Rapid and Bullet are battling grounds for davetvvs. In rapid, over 2,500 games, they've secured 1,244 wins—impressive stamina! Bullet sees a respectable peak rating above 1100, a clear sign that lightning-fast reflexes complement their thoughtful rapid play. Blitz play hovers steadily in the 600-800 range, proving they can keep up the tempo when the clock ticks down.
Notable Achievements & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: a cool 10 games.
- Resilience shines with a comeback rate of 78% after losing a piece. If davetvvs loses a knight, no worries, they might still flip the script!
- Research shows 04:00 AM might just be their secret weapon time for peak performance—chess insomnia, anyone?
Recent Games
In February 2025, davetvvs demonstrated their prowess with clean victories using solid Queen's Pawn setups, deftly maneuvering opponents into resignation even when facing ratings as low as 400 (talk about a confident stomping ground!). Losses come like everyone else’s, but they learn and adapt faster than a knight hops around the board.
Psychology on the Board
With a tilt factor of 10, davetvvs isn't afraid to show some human moments, but their rated vs casual win difference of over 20% highlights serious competitive spirit when the stakes are on. And while white pieces bring them just a little edge (winning almost 52% of those games), black pieces hold their ground solidly too.
In short, davetvvs is a player who embodies the spirit of chess: calculated risk, endless learning, and a dash of humor to survive the ups and downs of the battle over the checkered battlefield.
