Meet Davo—a seasoned blitz enthusiast who has graced the battlefield of online chess with a style as fiery as his opening repertoire. With a phenomenal peak blitz rating of 1462 in September 2020, Davo shows that fast fingers and sharper tactics can make any chessboard a thrilling stage.
Known for his lightning-fast games, Davo boasts over 36,000 blitz matches under his belt, delivering nearly equal wins and losses, making him a true grinder of the virtual arena.
Playing Style & Strengths
Prefers fast-paced blitz games where he can unleash his tactical prowess.
Average game length suggests a balanced approach—neither too rushed nor overly cautious.
White pieces win rate of 50.12% shows solid opening preparation and confident play.
Black pieces win rate of 46.33% reflects tenacity even when on the back foot.
High endgame frequency—Davo loves to see the games play out to the endgame, where true skill shines.
Average first capture move around move 6, showing a natural early engagement in the fight.
Has a remarkable comeback rate of 33.72%, proving that giving up is not in his playbook.
Though sometimes prone to early resignations, Davo knows when to strike back.
His best hours to play are between 10 PM and midnight, a perfect time for opponents to beware.
Favorite Openings
Davo experiments with a mix of classics and unique openings, but excels particularly with:
Amazon Attack – with a respectable winning rate over 51% in blitz.
Philidor Defense – he's tried this tricky move as Black).
Australian Defense – a solid choice with nearly 47% wins.
Barnes Opening and its Siberian Attack variant – mixing traditional and less common approaches.
Memorable Rivalries
Davo's most frequent opponents include:
ifspampifs: A fierce competitor with over 78 games played.
sarah_endipity: Nearly as many battles as the top rival, pushed to the limit.
jonmichaelm: Engaged in over 74 games with a closely contested rivalry.
yiotisv: Fires up the board with intense tactics and sharp battles.
el_chi_ludo: Regular clashes with strategic depth.
Against most, Davo holds a positive win rate, proving his resilience and adaptability across different foes.
Fun Facts & Trivia
Davo’s longest winning streak is a jaw-dropping 21 games! Talk about on fire!
His current losing streak at the moment is a mere 2, a quick recovery is expected.
Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, Davo isn’t just consistent, he’s also versatile.
Loves surprising his opponents—you might catch him mixing up openings and throwing curveballs.
