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Username: david174

Playing Since: 2013-07-03 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Daily: 2042
212W / 156L / 93D
Rapid: 1704
33W / 10L / 0D
Blitz: 2164
141W / 59L / 17D
Bullet: 2128
142W / 51L / 9D

Chess Profile: david174

Meet david174, a chess player whose rating history reads like an epic novel of highs, lows, and plenty of bold moves. Starting from a modest 1498 in mid-2013, David rapidly climbed the ranks, peaking at a formidable 2120 in Daily chess by late 2016—proving that perseverance pays off, especially when you refuse to settle for less than victory. Whether playing Daily, Blitz, or Bullet, David never shies away from the battlefield, boasting peak Blitz and Bullet ratings of 2164 and 1978 respectively.

Playing Style & Tactics

David’s style could be described as a delightful blend of patience and surprise. With an average victory lasting around 59 moves, he loves a good prolonged battle, but his losses stretch even longer—proving he fights tooth and nail before falling. His endgame frequency is impressively high at 68.2%, showing a player who savors the final act. On top of that, his comeback rate of nearly 73% demonstrates resilience; losing a piece doesn't mean losing hope. Opponents beware: quitting early is rare since David's early resignation rate is a mere 3.8%.

Opening Repertoire: The Secret Sauce

David favors strategic openings like the English Opening Four Knights Nimzowitsch Variation, which yields a stellar 75% win rate in Daily games. He’s no stranger to the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation either, roaring with an 83.33% win rate. In Blitz, the Caro Kann Defense Classical Variation is his playground, boasting an impressive 83.33% win rat, while in Bullet chess, the Caro Kann Defense reigns supreme with a perfect undefeated record.

Record & Memorable Streaks

David174 loves winning streaks — his longest run hit an astonishing 29 consecutive victories. But even the greatest fall; his longest losing streak stretched to 14 games, demonstrating that chess is as much a mental marathon as a test of skill. His current winning streak of 1 just means the hunt for that legendary run continues!

Psychology & Peak Performance

When it comes to psychological toughness, David is a mixed bag. His tilt factor of 14 hints at some occasional frustrations, but with a comeback rate of nearly 73%, he bounces back better than most. Intriguingly, his best time to play is the eerily quiet hour of 1 AM – proving night owls have their edge in the 64 squares battlefield.

Fun Facts & Trivia

  • White pieces bring him luck: a striking 65.35% win rate.
  • He’s a timing wizard: almost perfect win rates during the early morning hours of 1-7 AM!
  • With over 400 wins in Daily chess alone, David’s more than just a casual player—he’s a relentless strategist.
  • Known opponents range from "brightthunder" to "cruel_yaro," where David has some epic rivalries—some victories, some lessons.

Latest Victory Snapshot

One of David’s most recent wins came in a grueling game using the Grunfeld Defense Exchange Modern Exchange Variation. Ending with a stylish resignation from his opponent, David’s mastery of positional play and pressure led to triumph after 62 intense moves.

Summary

In short, david174 is the player who sticks it out, thrives in the mid-to-late parts of the game, and isn't afraid to adapt his repertoire to keep foes guessing. With a blend of solid openings and mental grit, he represents a fierce competitor who knows that chess is a game of endurance as well as intellect. If you want to beat him, you better bring your A-game – and maybe a night-owl schedule!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Yaroslav Zherebukh 2W / 4L / 3D View Games
Medina Paz Miguel 1968 0W / 6L / 2D View Games
andvik 0W / 5L / 2D View Games
Levan Aroshidze 2W / 3L / 2D View Games
Michał Luch 4W / 1L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2017 2042
2016 2120
2015 1978 2164 1963
2014 1935 2134 1959
2013 1690 2091 1998
Rating by Year2013201420152016201721641690YearRatingBulletBlitzDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2017 1W / 1L / 0D 0W / 2L / 0D 75.8
2016 3W / 1L / 0D 3W / 0L / 0D 69.7
2015 24W / 10L / 7D 18W / 15L / 5D 65.3
2014 174W / 45L / 36D 135W / 72L / 27D 63.1
2013 128W / 50L / 25D 126W / 67L / 22D 68.9

Openings: Most Played

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 29 1
Losing 14 0
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