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
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.
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
