David Stevanić - FIDE Master and Tactical Wizard
Meet David Stevanić, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic as a rollercoaster ride - with moments of brilliant wins, dramatic comebacks, and yes, the occasional pitfall that even the best stumble upon.
Awarded the prestigious title of FIDE Master, David has proven time and again that his chess prowess is no fluke. Blessed with a sharp tactical awareness, he boasts a remarkable 80.2% comeback rate, meaning when the chips are down and pieces sacrificed, David rarely bows out without a fight. His strategic mindset and love for the endgame are evident - with an impressive 76.7% frequency of engaging endgames, ensuring every game is a marathon of wit and stamina.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 2500 (November 2024)
- Peak Bullet rating: 2603 (November 2024)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2281 (January 2019)
With blitz and bullet games numbering in the thousands, David’s lightning-fast decisions have carved him a spot among the speed chess elite. His blitz win rate hovers around a solid 54%, while bullet games showcase his ability to think on his feet with a win rate of approximately 51.5%.
Playing Style & Personality
David prefers to take risks - not for the faint-hearted, his 10.6% early resignation rate may hint at moments of frustration, but his average moves per win (~69) tell you he loves a drawn-out skirmish. Whether under the white or black flag, he maintains an almost equal winning balance, favoring a slight edge with White at 54.6% wins.
His peak performance hour? The crack of dawn at 7 AM — because who needs coffee when you have pawns and knights sharpening your senses? His favorite day to strike is Saturday, boasting a close to 58% win rate then, so your weekend plans might just need a chessboard.
Notable Recent Game
The most recent victory was a feast of tactical fireworks where David masterfully executed a checkmate against Hampovsky in a Pirc Defense, proving once again that the king’s fate is never sealed till the final move. You can review that game here and watch the magic unfold from opening to triumphant checkmate.
Fun Fact
Despite the seriousness of his FIDE Master status, David clearly enjoys a bit of the unexpected — currently holding an extraordinary psychological quirk: a tilt factor rated at 14 (chess speak for how much a player might get rattled). But hey, even legends have their off days — and they make for great stories!
In the chess arena, David Stevanić is a fierce competitor with a blend of resilience, speed, and strategic depth. Whether blitzing time away or grinding through rapid games, this FIDE Master is carving his legacy one pawn push at a time — and doing it with a little style (and maybe the occasional frustrated sigh).