About David Gavrilescu
David Gavrilescu is a formidable Grandmaster known primarily for his blitz wizardry. His competitive spirit and strategic mind make him a tough opponent in rapid-fire games, where lightning-fast decisions are the key to success. When it comes to the chessboard, David doesn't just play — he dominates with flair and precision.
Playing Style & Strengths
David’s approach to chess is a captivating blend of tactical awareness and endgame mastery. His games often stretch deep into the endgame, averaging over 70 moves per win, showing his endurance and strategic planning ability.
- Exceptional tactical comebacks, boasting an 85% comeback success rate
- Strong resilience after losing a piece, winning nearly 65% of those situations
- Prefers to go deep into endgames, making the most of his strategic prowess
- Relatively low early resignation rate at just under 3%
- Performs best with White, winning nearly 68% of games as White and 67% as Black
Time Controls & Favorite Openings
As a blitz specialist, David excels in fast-paced games. His favorite time control is blitz, where he has achieved a breathtaking peak rating of 2970—almost tipping the scales of chess gods!
His sharp opening repertoire highlights:
- Sicilian Defense (O’Kelly Variation, Maróczy Bind) — with a 75% win rate
- Bishop’s Opening: Berlin Defense — an impressive 80% win rate
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Janowski Variation — a stellar 83% win rate
- Scandinavian Defense: Blackburne-Kloosterboer Gambit in bullet games — undefeated with a perfect score
Notable Achievements & Records
Here are some remarkable stats from David's chess journey:
- Longest winning streak: 22 games — because who doesn’t like a hot streak? 🔥
- Currently riding a 7-game winning streak — still going strong!
- Balanced play against a variety of opponents; with some admirably near 100% win rates
- Peak bullet rating: 2960, showcasing his versatility and speed across all formats
- In bullet games, he has multiple 100% win rate openings, including the Scandinavian and special gambits
Fun Facts
- David's best times to blitz are early morning hours around 6 AM — a true chess ninja waking up with his strategies!
- His average decisive game length stretches beyond 80 moves in recent years, proving that patience truly is a virtue.
- Resignation rarely happens early, indicating confidence and endurance even in tough positions.
- When life gives him pawns, David turns them into strategic masterpieces — his pawn-to-piece ratio is carefully balanced for maximum positional play.