Davide Decarli - The Strategic Contender
Also known by the username Davide160989, Davide Decarli is a chess enthusiast who has demonstrated a passionate dedication to the game over recent years. With a style that mixes tactical awareness and endurance, Davide's chess journey reads like a rollercoaster — full of exciting comebacks, instructive losses, and those sweet moments when the opponent throws in the towel.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 738 (October 2021)
- Peak Daily Rating: 859 (November 2021)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 902 (January 2021)
Playing Style & Stats
Davide is no stranger to the battlefield. He tends to keep a steady hand in the endgame, with an impressive 60.5% endgame frequency — meaning most games reach a showdown of wits beyond the early skirmishes. On average, his wins take about 55 moves to secure, showing an appetite for long, strategic fights, while losses tend to stick longer at around 64 moves, suggesting relentless resilience even in difficult positions.
White pieces seem to bring out his best, with a slightly above 50% win rate, while Black remains a challenge with a 44% success rate. His psychological side reveals a tilt factor of 13, so don't be surprised if he sometimes mutters a one-liner or two after an unexpected blunder — we all have bad days!
Grandmaster of Comebacks (Almost!)
One of Davide's standout traits is his 69.5% comeback rate — meaning when the game's looking grim, he's a tough nut to crack. He fights back like a knight on a rampage! Even when losing a piece, he manages to snatch victory about 40% of the time. That’s a testament to his never-say-die attitude (or a penchant for complicated positions).
Opening Moves with a Twist of Flavor
Favored openings include the King's Pawn Opening, where he has played over 160 games, winning 45%. More intriguingly, his best win rate comes from the Van't Kruijs Opening — an unconventional choice favored by the truly adventurous — boasting a solid 56.8% success. Talk about surprising your opponent right out of the gate!
Other openings like the Reti Opening and King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation also show promising win rates, highlighting a varied and adaptable style.
Match Records & Rivalries
Davide’s most-played opponent is dimitri1977, with 39 games under their belts. The battle stats suggest it has been a real tug-of-war with a win rate hovering under 8% against Dimitri — perhaps a future nemesis in need of a comeback saga!
Memorable Recent Game
In a recent rapid battle against prabir1209 on August 12, 2023, Davide demonstrated his classic aggressive flair by boldly playing early queen sorties — yes, the famous Qh5 trick to scare the knight — ultimately forcing a resignation after a smooth cascade of captures and precise positional play. The game, lasting 39 intense moves, concluded with a victorious pawn march and promotion threat sealing the deal.
Watch the game here if you want to witness the drama unfold!
Fun Fact
Davide’s best time of day to play? Surprisingly, 4:00 AM. Whether this means he’s a night owl or an early bird remains a mystery, but it’s safe to say his brain is in overdrive just when most of us are hitting snooze.
Whether winning by resignation, checkmate, or timeout, Davide’s journey through chess is a tale filled with learning, laughs, and a few lucky breaks. Here's to more thrilling adventures on the 64 squares!