Davit Zarkua: The International Master Who Makes Chess Look Like Magic
Meet Davit Zarkua, a formidable International Master who dances across the 64 squares with the flair of a grandmaster and the heart of a relentless competitor.
Earning the prestigious IM title from FIDE, Davit’s chess journey reads like a thrilling novel filled with high-stakes battles and jaw-dropping comebacks.
The Blitz Berserker
Davit’s blitz rating tells a story of meteoric rise—from a humble 1385 in 2016 to a dazzling peak of 2646 that he has fiercely held since 2021. With over 500 blitz games logged, boasting an impressive 65% win rate, he’s the player you want on your side during frantic time scrambles. And if you see him on the clock, beware: his longest winning streak in blitz is an eye-watering 30 games—that’s basically an unstoppable chess thunderstorm.
Bullet and Beyond
Bullet chess? Davit doesn’t just play it, he practically rewrites the rules. With a maximum bullet rating touching 2448, he zips through matches faster than your coffee can cool down. His rapid games are equally impressive with a win rate surpassing 70%, proving he’s not just lightning fast but also sharp as a tack when given a bit more thinking time.
Psychological Warfare & Tactical Mastery
One of Davit’s secret weapons is his psyche: an 84.8% comeback rate and a 100% win rate after losing a piece reveals a player who laughs last, laughs longest, and sometimes laughs while dismantling his opponent’s hopes entirely. With virtually zero early resignations and an average of nearly 70 moves per win, his style is nothing if not determined—and methodical.
Playing Favorites
Favoring the mysterious "Top Secret" opening (an opening so secret, only Davit knows its true name), he racks up wins across all time controls, be it blitz, bullet, rapid, or daily games. Opponents beware: his stellar win rates against even the fiercest challengers like ilyagelashvili (~89%) and chicagodave1968 (a flawless 100%) tell tales of tactical domination and mental fortitude.
Off the Board
When not storming time controls, Davit’s real magic might just be his ability to keep a calm head—with a low tilt factor and an endgame frequency north of 75%, you can be sure every piece is part of a grand plan. And if you ask when he’s at his best, the answer is simple: weekdays at dawn or early afternoon, where win rates soar as high as 90% between 5am and 12pm. Early bird gets the queen, apparently!
In the world of chess storms and lightning-fast clashes, Davit Zarkua shines as a tactical genius, a psychological warrior, and an essentially unbeatable force. For aspiring players, studying his games is like binge-watching a superhero saga—except the hero wears no cape, just a set of chess pieces ready to conquer.
