Player Profile: davidsonly
Meet davidsonly, a blitz virtuoso and chess enthusiast who has danced on the 64 squares longer than many have been pondering their next move. With a peak blitz rating of 2399 achieved in August 2019, davidsonly is no stranger to fast and furious tactical battles where every second counts—sometimes more than a pawn!
Career Highlights
Starting off with a modest blitz rating around 1200 in 2012, davidsonly steadily climbed through the ranks, reaching the dizzying heights of over 2300 by 2019. That climb wasn't without stumbles, however, including a notorious 14-game losing streak (because who’s perfect, right?), but resilience is davidsonly’s middle name, reflected in a longest winning streak of 18.
Playing Style
With an average game length close to 70 moves in winning games, davidsonly is patient and persistent, never rushing the endgame—79% endgame frequency proves they love the long haul. White pieces carry a slight advantage, boasting a 52.57% win rate, while black fights hard with a respectable 46.64%. Early resignations are pretty rare (0.94%), because quitting is not in the vocabulary.
Favorite Openings
Davidsonly's opening repertoire is as diverse as it is effective. Some fan favorites:
- Ruy Lopez Opening, Berlin Defense: 1777 games played with about a 50% win rate. Classic and sturdy!
- Pirc Defense, Classical Variation: A killer choice with a fantastic 63.5% win rate in blitz.
- London System: Solid as a rock, played over 1000 times.
- Indian Game Spielmann Variation: Tactical and sharp, with an impressive 56.74% win rate.
Tactical Awareness & Psychological Insights
With an 85% comeback rate after setbacks, davidsonly shows the heart of a true fighter. Their ability to bounce back after losing a piece is almost 48%, making opponents wary of rushing into material gains. The notorious tilt factor stands at 14—sometimes losing a game hurts, but never for long. Best time to challenge davidsonly? Around 11 AM when the mind is freshest.
Notable Games
One recent masterpiece: a 2019 blitz game showcasing a vicious assault in the Pirc Defense Classical Variation, where davidsonly delivered a beautiful checkmate after 34 moves featuring precise queen and pawn advances.
General Stats & Fun Facts
- Total blitz wins: 17,261 versus 15,564 losses - a true warrior!
- Bullet peak rating of 2203 means speed demons beware.
- Has played over 20,000 blitz games, proving dedication (and maybe a time-turner).
- Loves Sunday mornings and late evenings - watch out at 6 and 5 AM where win rates soar above 51%.
In short, davidsonly is the kind of player who thrives on deep strategic play with a dash of speed and tactical flair, never shying away from a challenge, and ready to turn the tide with a grin... or at least a determined frown.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bkan | 83W / 49L / 3D | |
| claro masisado | 54W / 66L / 7D | |
| Eduardo Ortiz | 61W / 64L / 2D | |
| bxb13 | 52W / 47L / 1D | |
| togro | 43W / 52L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2395 | |||
| 2018 | 2322 | |||
| 2017 | 2200 | 2125 | ||
| 2016 | 2100 | 2221 | 1255 | |
| 2015 | 2164 | 2229 | 1880 | 1356 |
| 2014 | 2108 | 1726 | 1440 | |
| 2013 | 1852 | 2066 | 1750 | 1470 |
| 2012 | 1902 | 1939 | 1710 | 1370 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1409W / 1134L / 141D | 1182W / 1271L / 219D | 76.1 |
| 2018 | 532W / 413L / 54D | 444W / 472L / 62D | 74.2 |
| 2017 | 786W / 594L / 51D | 609W / 721L / 86D | 73.2 |
| 2016 | 1672W / 1416L / 153D | 1479W / 1594L / 184D | 73.4 |
| 2015 | 2364W / 1931L / 168D | 2101W / 2136L / 213D | 69.7 |
| 2014 | 2386W / 1908L / 282D | 2193W / 2108L / 296D | 76.6 |
| 2013 | 1706W / 1432L / 154D | 1617W / 1497L / 168D | 73.9 |
| 2012 | 790W / 643L / 31D | 681W / 731L / 33D | 72.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense | 1777 | 885 | 779 | 113 | 49.8% |
| Pirc Defense Classical Variation | 1121 | 712 | 361 | 48 | 63.5% |
| London System | 1001 | 495 | 435 | 71 | 49.5% |
| Indian Game | 971 | 487 | 431 | 53 | 50.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 926 | 452 | 423 | 51 | 48.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 858 | 445 | 368 | 45 | 51.9% |
| Slav Defense Modern Line | 616 | 306 | 267 | 43 | 49.7% |
| Italian Game | 567 | 235 | 291 | 41 | 41.5% |
| Indian Game Spielmann Indian Variation | 564 | 320 | 216 | 28 | 56.7% |
| Torre Attack | 528 | 285 | 212 | 31 | 54.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slav Defense Modern Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Reti Opening Kings Indian Attack Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense Modern Chameleon Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Undefined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Krause Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Caro Kann Defensive System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Modern Knight Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirc Defense Classical Variation | 251 | 146 | 101 | 4 | 58.2% |
| Englund Gambit | 203 | 110 | 88 | 5 | 54.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 198 | 108 | 87 | 3 | 54.5% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense | 187 | 92 | 91 | 4 | 49.2% |
| Slav Defense Modern Line | 163 | 93 | 67 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 147 | 82 | 60 | 5 | 55.8% |
| Indian Game Spielmann Indian Variation | 141 | 73 | 61 | 7 | 51.8% |
| Kings Indian Attack | 127 | 77 | 49 | 1 | 60.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 125 | 70 | 54 | 1 | 56.0% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 115 | 53 | 58 | 4 | 46.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhines Defense Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 5 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |