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David R Norwood GM

Username: gmdavenogood

Playing Since: 2018-11-26 (Active)

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Blitz: 2864
1758W / 1580L / 263D
Bullet: 2568
1098W / 914L / 99D

Player Overview

gmdavenogood is a fiercely competitive chess enthusiast who began making a name for himself around 2020. In Blitz, he started near the 2300 range, steadily climbing into elite territory by surpassing 2800 in 2024. His Bullet strength similarly shot upward, settling in the mid-to-high 2600s. Over the years, he has taken on fierce opposition, notching memorable wins against strong players and constantly refining his craft.

Competitive Record

With more than a thousand games under his belt in both Blitz and Bullet, gmdavenogood’s dedication is clear. In Blitz alone, he has tallied 1156 wins, 1012 losses, and 160 draws. Bullet shows a similarly high level of activity, with 1091 wins, 910 losses, and 99 draws. He maintains a solid presence from the white pieces, winning about 53.72% of his games, while still holding an impressive 47.76% with black.

Style & Strengths

Known for his tenacity, gmdavenogood rarely gives up early, with an early resignation rate of just 0.21. He loves deep battles, driving over 86% of his games into endgames. On average, winning games span about 77 moves, while losses can extend further to 86 moves. He is especially skilled at bouncing back from trouble; his comeback rate stands at 91.41%, and remarkably he often recovers even after material deficits.

Habits & Psychology

Psychologically, he remains steady despite setbacks—his tilt factor is moderate. Thursdays tend to bring out his best chess, while Saturdays pose more challenges. Afternoons around 16:00 appear to be his prime hours for competition. Whether the match is rated or casual, he demonstrates resilience and a willingness to fight on, securing a strong presence in the online chess community.

Looking Ahead

As of 2024, with ratings soaring above 2800 in Blitz and the mid-2600s in Bullet, gmdavenogood continues to sharpen his sword. His longest winning streak has climbed to 13 games, reflecting an unwavering determination to improve. With a blend of endgame skill, an enduring fighting spirit, and a keen desire to learn, he is poised for even greater achievements on the digital chessboard.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
IGetFlaggedALot 2W / 1L / 0D View
f3kpf2 0W / 1L / 0D View
meandmybirdie 1W / 0L / 0D View
viga75 0W / 1L / 0D View
Yovann Gatineau 1W / 1L / 0D View
pavelchessyoutube 1W / 0L / 0D View
chara 0W / 0L / 1D View
vent-solaire 0W / 0L / 1D View
fastbudy 1W / 0L / 0D View
Kacper Piorun 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Михаил Экдышман 44W / 29L / 3D View Games
Jun Hyeok Lee 24W / 33L / 3D View Games
nissou-ach 8W / 50L / 0D View Games
white31 29W / 24L / 0D View Games
ZURAB AZMAIPARASHVILI 20W / 25L / 4D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2568 2766
2024 2534 2795
2021 2567 2633
2020 2599 2639
Rating by Year202020212024202527952534YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 237W / 210L / 39D 216W / 227L / 40D 88.3
2024 236W / 206L / 33D 210W / 225L / 40D 87.5
2021 704W / 497L / 75D 605W / 592L / 56D 82.4
2020 251W / 187L / 28D 241W / 215L / 27D 80.4

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 306 161 126 19 52.6%
Modern 228 118 107 3 51.8%
Australian Defense 214 114 96 4 53.3%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 162 81 74 7 50.0%
Czech Defense 155 88 54 13 56.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 117 56 55 6 47.9%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 82 44 34 4 53.7%
English Opening 62 34 23 5 54.8%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 53 33 20 0 62.3%
Sicilian Defense 53 29 21 3 54.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 520 238 242 40 45.8%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 350 186 138 26 53.1%
Czech Defense 279 143 121 15 51.2%
Amar Gambit 268 135 118 15 50.4%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 175 76 87 12 43.4%
Australian Defense 165 80 75 10 48.5%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 146 71 65 10 48.6%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 124 68 46 10 54.8%
Réti Opening 119 59 54 6 49.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 101 48 45 8 47.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 11 2
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