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David Lana FM

Username: DavidLana1987

Location: España

Playing Since: 2021-08-08 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Blitz: 2711
145W / 118L / 27D
Bullet: 2468
12W / 13L / 2D

David Lana - FIDE Master and Blitz Virtuoso

David Lana, known in the chess world by the username DavidLana1987, is a proud bearer of the FIDE Master (FM) title, a testament to their sharp mind and relentless pursuit of chess excellence. Whether blitzing through games or darting through bullet matches, David has proven time and again that speed and strategy can go hand in hand – though sometimes, just sometimes, the clock gets the final say.

Speed Demon of the Board

With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2625 in the summer of 2023, David is no stranger to the adrenaline rush of rapid-fire chess battles. Their blitz win rate hovers right around an admirable 50%, showing that every game is a fiercely contested duel rather than a stroll in the park. In bullet chess, David clocked a remarkable 2344 peak rating and boasts an 80% win rate using their "Top Secret" opening - if you ask nicely, they might share what that secret is... or bluff you spectacularly instead.

The Tactical Mind and Psychological Edge

Known for a nearly mystical 93% comeback rate, David transforms seemingly lost positions into awe-inspiring recoveries. Losing a piece? No problem — David wins almost half the time afterward. With a tilt factor of just 3, frustration rarely clouds their judgment, proving their mental fortitude is as strong as their opening repertoire. Their best time to play? 6 PM, when their blitz brilliance seems to awaken like a well-caffeinated chess ninja.

Style and Stamina

David is patient in attack and tenacious in defense, with an average of 80 moves per win in blitz games—clearly favoring the long, strategic battleground over flashy early wins. Endgames are often their playground, occurring in 82% of their games, where they carefully convert advantages or claw their way back. Their win rates with white and black are nearly neck-and-neck, showing they’re just as comfortable defending as pressing forward.

Recent Glory and Not-So-Glorious Moments

Their latest victories include masterful checkmating sequences and razor-sharp endgame timing, such as the thrilling game on December 10, 2024, where David's cool technique overcame "colincreeveydennic" with a textbook finish in the Ruy Lopez Exchange variation. Of course, even maestros stumble—David’s recent losses remind us that chess humility is mandatory, especially against well-prepared opponents like AnthonyWirig or R2D2PTY.

Opponent Snapshot and Rivalries

David’s fierce rivalries include matchups with players like dimailuka, slowdumb, hansen, and tanitoluwaaps116. With a 100% win rate against several opponents, it’s clear David knows how to seize the upper hand—though losses against others keep the battles honest and the adrenaline flowing.

Fun Facts

  • David has never prematurely resigned a game—talk about determination!
  • The longest winning streak is 4 games, proving they’re on fire when the stars align.
  • Timeout wins are surprisingly common in their record, which means David keeps the pressure so high opponents sometimes self-destruct under time.

In summary, David Lana is a compelling mixture of tactical wizardry, endurance, and cheeky speed chess flair – a player who keeps both opponents and spectators on their toes. Whether they’re unleashing “Top Secret” openings or battling in marathon endgames, David’s chess journey is as thrilling as a blitz bullet on a ticking clock!


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Overall Gameplay Strengths

David, your recent bullet games show several solid strengths that are contributing to your consistent wins and draws. Here's what you are doing well:

  • Strong Opening Repertoire: You have successfully implemented a variety of openings like the Sicilian Defense (including the Nimzowitsch Variation), Amar Gambit, and others, with great win rates. This variety helps you stay unpredictable.
  • Good Tactical Awareness: Many of your wins come from creating and capitalizing on tactical opportunities. You tend to challenge your opponents quickly and create pressure early on.
  • Maintaining Composure: You remain calm and confident under bullet time constraints, as indicated by your ability to win time scrambles or force resignations.
  • Endgame Technique: Your games show a mature approach to endgames, converting advantages carefully and maintaining strong king activity, which is crucial under fast time controls.

Areas for Improvement

Even with impressive results, every player can improve. Here are some areas to focus on:

  • Increase Opening Consistency: While your opening diversity is a strength, refining and deepening your understanding of a few openings could improve performance, especially to avoid minor inaccuracies early on that could allow opponents counterplay.
  • Time Management: Your wins show you often win on time against your opponents. Improving your speed and move confidence even further may lead to more decisive victories before time pressure rises.
  • Position Evaluation: In bullet, quick but accurate evaluation is key. Practicing faster assessment of position strengths and weaknesses will help you choose the best moves more consistently.
  • Defensive Techniques: While you did not lose recently, continuing to sharpen defensive skills such as counter-tactics and resourceful resistance will be beneficial.

Practical Recommendations

Here are some actionable tips to help you advance further:

  • Spend time reviewing your recent games, especially focusing on moments where you lost time or your opponent gained counterplay. Understanding these can prevent slips in future games.
  • Drill common tactical motifs and endgame patterns to increase the speed of your recognition during games.
  • Choose 1-2 favorite openings from your list and study typical plans, traps, and move orders deeply to gain confidence and consistency against stronger opponents.
  • Practice bullet time management using chess training software that mimics blitz/bullet time constraints, helping you keep your clock advantage more reliably.

Keep Up the Good Work!

Your current strength adjusted win rate of about 65.6% and your undefeated record in recent bullet games are testament to your strong chess foundation and competitive spirit. Keep building on this solid base by combining study and practice, and you're likely to see a rating increase soon, breaking through your current plateau.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Michael de Verdier 0W / 1L / 0D View
Stevan Djordjevic 1W / 2L / 2D View
Andrei Skvortsov 0W / 1L / 0D View
Jonathan Tayar 1W / 0L / 0D View
gatodeayala 1W / 0L / 0D View
theunderwatertroll 0W / 1L / 0D View
koalaibd 0W / 1L / 0D View
mi-espanol 3W / 2L / 0D View
Eric Lobron 0W / 0L / 1D View
nedjulpie 2W / 2L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
mi-espanol 3W / 2L / 0D View Games
Stevan Djordjevic 1W / 2L / 2D View Games
nedjulpie 2W / 2L / 0D View Games
Martin Oksendal 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
Nebojsa Djordjevic 2W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2468 2711
2024 2597
2023 2581
2022 2525
2021 2339 2567
Rating by Year2021202220232024202527112339YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 45W / 31L / 9D 36W / 39L / 7D 80.4
2024 7W / 6L / 3D 8W / 8L / 0D 89.8
2023 18W / 11L / 5D 19W / 19L / 1D 92.0
2022 5W / 3L / 1D 3W / 6L / 0D 97.2
2021 8W / 5L / 1D 8W / 3L / 2D 84.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 29 17 10 2 58.6%
French Defense 29 18 8 3 62.1%
Scandinavian Defense 18 13 5 0 72.2%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 16 4 10 2 25.0%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 15 11 3 1 73.3%
Sicilian Defense 13 4 7 2 30.8%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 12 6 5 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 11 3 6 2 27.3%
Scotch Game 9 6 1 2 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 9 4 4 1 44.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Amar Gambit 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Réti Opening 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 8 2
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