David D

David D., Known in the Chess Realm as "dowetete"

Once just a humble rapid rating of 352 in late 2022, David D. has since embarked on quite the chess journey. Over the years, his rapid rating climbed steadily, peaking at an impressive 730 in early 2025—a rating that certainly causes pawns and kings alike to sweat.

Though blitz might not be his forté (with a current blitz rating around 372), he’s definitely no slouch in the rapid zone. David's record shows a solid 120 wins against 128 losses and a sprinkle of draws, proving that while victory isn’t always guaranteed, the fight is always fierce.

Opening Arsenal & Strategic Quirks

David favors classical battlegrounds, especially shining in the Queens Pawn Opening with nearly a 73% win rate—clearly queen’s fan club material. The Scotch Game and Pirc Defense also feature prominently, with win rates above 65%, showing he’s got a soft spot for tricky but reliable lines.

His not-so-secret weapon is the Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System where he boasts over 70% success. Opponents beware!

Playing Style Highlights

• David can mount a comeback like a boomerang, winning two-thirds of the time after being down a piece.
• He’s not quick to resign early, only bowing out in about 2.3% of his games (because hey, hope springs eternal).
• On average, he wins battles faster (~48 moves) than he loses (~53 moves), suggesting he’s happiest when the endgame clock is ticking.
• His best chess hours are evenings around 9 PM, when the coffee kicks in and his tactical senses sharpen—fair warning if you challenge him then!

Recent Adventures

Living up to his nickname “dowetete,” David knows when to “do the T.E.T.E.” — that is, to calmly execute elegant tactics and endgames. For example, his most recent celebrated victory was a graceful checkmate after maneuvering through a King's Pawn Opening.

But even knights stumble—his last loss was to a cunning opponent named mohasivan, reminding us all that every grandmaster was once a beginner who lost way too many games.

The Social Chess Scene

David’s most common sparring partners include davexuco, maotsetong, and shasha2277, with whom he maintains a fairly balanced rivalry. And with an enviable near-perfect record against many, from akhil0318 to evelinatryntsolyn, it’s clear his fan base is growing.

In Summary

David D. is a formidable opponent on the rapid battlefield, a tactician who embraces complexity, and a competitor who shines brightest when the clock strikes nine. Whether you meet him online or across the board, be ready for a spirited game that is part strategy, part resilience, and a dash of good-natured rivalry.

Chess may be a serious game, but with David, it’s always a battle full of personality.