David Okike CM

David Okike - Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Meet David Okike, known in the chess realms as davigator, a player who proudly holds the prestigious title of Candidate Master awarded by FIDE. If chess skills were a ship, David would be the fearless captain steering through the turbulent seas of blitz battles with a rating hovering around the 2400 mark—fast, furious, and often unpredictable!

David's blitz career is a saga of dedication and resilience, with an astonishing 41,893 wins out of over 80,000 games—a true testament to hours spent eyeballing the clock and plotting sneaky forks. His record boasts a longest winning streak of 19 games, proving that when he's on fire, even the legendary Gary Kasparov might think twice.

Not just a speed demon, David also dabbles in rapid and daily chess, exhibiting an impressive tactical awareness with a 100% win rate after losing a piece—because some say he plays dead better than a cat! His knack for comebacks makes him a nightmare opponent, turning lost pawns into victorious maneuvers.

Playing Style & Quirks

• Endgame Frequency: A whopping 86.83% of his games reach the endgame; clearly, David loves the suspense and drama of the final chess act.
• Average Moves Per Win/Loss: Both around 81 moves, indicating epic battles that could rival marathon records.
• Early Resignation Rate: A modest 0.81%, so he's no quitter except maybe when his coffee runs out mid-game.

Favorite Openings

David prefers the mysterious and often underestimated Unknown Opening in blitz games, winning over 54% of these encounters. In daily chess, he favors the enigmatic Top Secret openings, with an impressive 80% win rate—because who doesn't love a little mystery on the board?

Psychological Fortitude

With a tilt factor of 21, David remains as calm as a Buddha in the eye of a storm, bouncing back from setbacks with a dazzling 94.15% comeback rate. No wonder he’s considered a psychological enigma on the chess battlefield!

Whether battling on Saturday nights or the crack of dawn (he’s nearly unbeatable at 6 AM with a 59% win rate), David keeps opponents guessing not just on the board but on when he might show up next—always ready to challenge, always aiming for checkmate, and occasionally chuckling at his own blunders.

In the grand theater of chess, David Okike holds his own spotlight—sometimes dazzling, sometimes baffling, but always captivating.