David

David (aka grellenort) - The Tenacious Tactician

David is a spirited chess enthusiast with a flair for daily games and a specialty in cunning opening theories like the Top Secret and the Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack—which, honestly, sound like secret agent moves rather than standard chess plays.

His journey began back in 2018 with modest bullet and daily ratings, but over the years, David's dedication paid off: peaking at a solid 1351 in Daily chess and achieving a neat 837 rating in Rapid by 2025. Blitz might not be his forte yet, clocking in around 597, but hey, every grandmaster starts somewhere!

Known affectionately among peers for his gritty comebacks, David boasts a 45% comeback rate after losing pieces, proving he’s never one to throw in the towel easily (even if he sometimes resigns early—about 10% of the time—because who likes dragging out a hopeless position?). His longest winning streak of 13 games is a testament to his chess resilience, contrasted amusingly by a 10-game losing streak, reminding us all that chess is a rollercoaster of emotions.

When playing white, David edges ahead slightly with a 52.81% win rate, but don’t underestimate his black pieces prowess either—he wins half the time with them too. Opponents beware: his favorite battleground is daily chess, where his aggressive, tactical style shines brightest.

David's preferred time to conquer the board? Early mornings at dawn (around 5 AM) when the rest of the world sleeps and he’s fresh, alert, and ready to strategize—or at least to look like he knows what he’s doing.

Playing Style & Personality

• Tactical Awareness: Relentless with a 37% win rate after losing a piece, proving he’s a fighter.
• Endgame Frequency: Enjoys the slow burn, going into endgames about 27% of matches.
• Average Moves per Win: Around 30; David likes a good battle, not just a quick checkmate.
• Psychological Quirk: Tilt factor is 10—he's a passionate player who feels the heat but bounces back.

Recent Triumphs and Trials

In a glorious recent victory, David unleashed a perfectly executed checkmate against Kamel1207 in a match labeled “just pawns 33,” demonstrating patience and precise calculation over nearly 40 moves. However, even legends stumble now and then; his latest loss was a nail-biter, succumbing to sangarunya in a tactical marathon lasting over 50 moves, proving every defeat is a lesson in disguise.

With a cumulative record reflecting 68 wins and 31 losses in daily games, plus a fair share of battles won on time or by checkmate, David continues to sharpen his game—one bold pawn push at a time.

Whether you’re an opponent or a curious observer, watching David play is a front-row seat to a dramatic chess saga full of cunning ploys, spirited comebacks, and a little bit of flair.

Keep an eye on grellenort—you never know when he’ll surprise you with a Top Secret move!