David Haydon, FIDE Master
David Haydon, known online as Dhaydon19, is a FIDE Master whose chess career is defined by relentless activity, sharp instincts, and a clear preference for blitz. With thousands of fast games behind him, Haydon has built a reputation as the sort of player who treats the chess clock less like a timer and more like a personal rival.
A Blitz Specialist
Blitz is Haydon's main arena. His recorded blitz results include 7,938 wins, 6,065 losses, and 1,510 draws, along with a remarkable longest winning streak of 36 games. He has also shown serious speed-chess strength in bullet, where his record features 7,641 wins.
His games are rarely sleepy affairs. Haydon averages nearly 90 moves in decisive games, suggesting that even when the clock is running low, he is happy to keep asking difficult questions until the board runs out of answers.
Opening Repertoire
Haydon's opening choices show a broad and practical repertoire. The Caro-Kann Defense is one of his most frequently played systems, particularly with the black pieces, while the French Defense also features prominently in his fast-time-control games.
He is equally comfortable exploring less conventional territory, including the Scandinavian Defense, the London Opening, and various Indian setups. This combination of reliable structures and occasional chess eccentricity makes his games difficult to prepare for and occasionally difficult to explain to traditionalists.
Playing Style
Haydon's statistics point to a resilient, tactical competitor. His comeback rate is exceptionally high, and he wins about half of his games even after losing a piece. He is also slightly more successful with White than Black, while the queen remains his most common checking piece.
- Longest winning streak: 36 games
- Blitz games recorded: more than 15,000
- Bullet games recorded: more than 14,000
- Win rate when delivering the first check: 58.04%
- Preferred time control: Blitz
Legacy at the Board
As a FIDE Master, David Haydon combines titled-player credentials with the stamina of a marathon competitor and the impatience of someone who has just spotted a tactical shot. Whether navigating the solid logic of the Caro-Kann Defense or launching into a complicated blitz battle, Dhaydon19 remains a formidable presence in fast chess.