David Pires Tavares Martins IM

David Pires Tavares Martins: The International Master with a Tactical Twist

Known in chess circles by the username DavidMartinsPT, David Pires Tavares Martins proudly holds the prestigious title of International Master, a testament to his strategic prowess on the 64 squares. With a love for rapid chess, David has demonstrated a knack for both resilience and creativity, managing to keep opponents on their toes with a remarkable comeback rate of 100% after losing a piece. If losing a bishop makes others despair, David turns it into a rallying cry.

Between 2020 and 2021, his rapid rating hovered impressively around the 2200s, peaking near 2350 in 2020. Far from a player who rushes to the finish, his games tend to be lengthy affairs — averaging over 85 moves when victorious — showing David's dedication to wearing down his opposition through sheer endurance and endgame mastery (he dives into endgames almost 89% of the time!). Patience is a virtue, and David clearly has a lot of it.

Unsurprisingly, White pieces have been his friend with a 56% win rate, while Black presents a bit more of a challenge at 33%. Despite the occasional stumble, David's psychological resilience shines — a tilt factor of just 5 means he keeps cool even when the pressure’s on.

David's opening repertoire might be a secret well-guarded by spies, but stats show he dazzles with the mysterious "Top Secret" opening, notching up an 8-win record in 18 games. Opponents named ahmad_alkhatib11 and mustvalge05 have learned the hard way, suffering a 100% loss rate against David, while others like etserga still have their undefeated streaks intact—maybe for now.

Chess is not just a game for David; it’s also a bit of a clock-watching exercise. Saturdays and Thursdays see him operating at peak effectiveness with a perfect 100% win rate on Thursdays and a respectable 37.5% on Saturdays. Sundays? An unbeatable 100%! Clearly, if you want to challenge him, avoid scheduling matches on those days. Early afternoons are prime time, too — at 11 AM he wins two-thirds of his games, and even at 12 PM and 10 AM, his success remains strong.

But above all, David embodies the spirit of a true International Master — blending technical skill, unwavering focus, and a bit of quirky charm. A chessboard warrior who’s always ready for the next battle, he might just be the secret weapon you didn’t see coming.