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David Lana FM

DavidLana1987 España Since 2021 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
47.3% W 44.8% L 7.9% D
Bullet
2624
248W 213L 36D
Blitz
2716
575W 566L 102D

David Lana, FIDE Master

David Lana, known online as DavidLana1987, is a FIDE Master and a formidable online chess competitor. With a particularly sharp reputation in bullet chess, Lana combines fast calculation, practical decision-making, and the occasional ability to make a chess clock look genuinely nervous.

Playing Style

Lana’s games are defined by tactical alertness and a willingness to keep fighting. The data shows a strong comeback rate, frequent endgames, and a preference for active positions rather than quiet chessboard sightseeing. Rooks and queens are especially prominent in his checking patterns, suggesting that heavy pieces often get the final word.

As White, Lana regularly starts with 1.e4 and has enjoyed strong results with the French Defense, Scotch Game, and other tactical openings. As Black, the Scandinavian Defense is a familiar weapon, offering the practical counterplay that suits high-speed games.

Online Chess Highlights

  • Earned the prestigious FIDE Master title.
  • Recorded more than 800 combined wins across blitz and bullet games.
  • Achieved a longest winning streak of 10 games.
  • Produced a particularly strong bullet record, with over 50% wins.
  • Delivered checkmate in a notable share of decisive games, proving that speed does not always mean skipping the dramatic finale.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Scandinavian Defense: 54.9% over 204 gamesAustralian Defense: 48.5% over 171 gamesFrench Defense: 58.2% over 122 gamesSicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line: 37.6% over 93 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation: 50.6% over 89 gamesScotch Game: 55.8% over 77 gamesScandinavian Defense55%Australian Defense48%French Defense58%Sicilian Defense: Close…38%Caro-Kann Defense: Exch…51%Scotch Game56%

Chess Biography Summary

David Lana is a resilient FIDE Master whose profile blends serious chess strength with the controlled chaos of bullet competition. Whether navigating the French Defense, striking with the Scandinavian Defense, or racing through a Scotch Game, Lana brings energy, tactical imagination, and enough clock pressure to keep every opponent alert until the very last second.

Bio last updated 2026-09-19