David Keane

David Keane (david19520)

David Keane is a chess player who wears many hats — sometimes a cunning strategist, sometimes a gallant tactician, and occasionally a brave soul who bravely surrenders to the mighty forces on the board. Known for his rapid flair (his preferred battlefield), David strikes with calculation and endurance, boasting a peak Rapid rating of 863 in early 2025.

His blitz battles are a rollercoaster ride, filled with gallant victories and some humbling defeats. His highest Blitz rating peaked at 921 — a testament to his explosive speed and tactical creativity — though his journey through the stormy seas of Blitz has seen moments as low as 450. But like any good chess adventurer, he bounces back with impressive resilience.

David’s opening repertoire is as colorful as a box of assorted chocolates. His favorites include the Scandinavian Defense (earning him a respectable 63.6% win rate in Blitz), and the striking Queens Pawn Opening boasting an 80% Blitz win rate. Rapid games reveal a leaning toward solid and aggressive openings such as the French Defense Normal Variation with a stellar 83% win rate, and the staunch Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense (75%). The man plays both sides of the board with a style that mixes craftiness and calculated risk.

Not one to be easily discouraged by setbacks, David holds an impressive comeback rate of 84.4%, proving that a lost piece or two don’t keep him down for long. And when the going gets tough, the tough get going: his endgames frequently span an average of over 61 moves for wins, showcasing deep strategic endurance.

His psychological prowess also shines brightest at 9 PM, his best time of day to play — perhaps fueled by late-night snacks and caffeine. Despite a modest tilt factor of 6 (because hey, chess emotions are real), he often emerges stronger and smarter.

Notable Streaks and Stats

• Longest winning streak: 8 games — a true streak of brilliance!
• Longest losing streak: 6 games — and yet, still standing.
• Current winning streak: 3 — karma is clearly on his side.

Recent Memorable Moment

David’s recent masterpiece came in a thrilling Rapid game against adityaazm05, where his defense and counterattack delivered a smooth checkmate victory. If you like tactical fireworks, this game’s the place to be:

Strengths & Styles

His favorite moves are purposeful but not hasty: the average first capture happens by move 6, and his wins often stretch over 60 moves — patience is a virtue, after all. With a White win rate of 53.7% and a slightly humbler 44.1% as Black, David clearly prefers to strike first when he can.

Though he sometimes resigns early (about 1% of the time, we assume because he knows when to cut his losses rather than endlessly suffer), his games tend to be dynamic and tactical.

A Social Chess Warrior

The battlefield is crowded, but David has faced many opponents multiple times — a particular nod goes to rivals like jacksalin, slavici86, and jonathan_ernani. His best wins come from matches with a wide variety of players, showing his adaptability and eagerness to battle anyone daring enough to face him.

In summary: David Keane is a rapid-fire chess enthusiast who battles with a mix of tactical guile, determination, and a dash of humor that keeps the game fun — whether he's winning by swift checkmate or learning gracefully from defeat.