Overview
David Douhan, also known online as Musikmannen, is a seasoned chess player best known for intense blitz marathons and a strong fondness for Daily games. Active in the 2015 to 2017 period, David logged thousands of blitz encounters and dozens of daily matches, building a reputation for long, gritty games and reliable endgame technique. His competitive peak includes top performances in both blitz and daily play.
Preferred time control: Daily. Keywords: David Douhan, Musikmannen, chess, blitz, daily, openings, Sicilian, Caro-Kann, Scandinavian.
- Active years highlighted: 2015–2017
- Thousands of blitz games and a dedicated Daily practice routine
- Notable peak performances in both Blitz and Daily formats (2228 (2017-05-10) and 1950 (2017-05-22))
Playing Style & Strengths
David plays like someone who enjoys the long haul. His games go the distance with an average decisive length around 77 moves, and an endgame frequency above 80 percent. That means lots of rook-and-pawn scrambles, patient maneuvering, and practical decision making when the board thins out.
- Endgame specialist with high endgame frequency
- Excellent comeback instincts and tactical awareness
- Average first capture occurs near move 7, indicating solid opening preparation
- Often finishes long games, so opponents should bring coffee and snacks
Opening Preferences
David is comfortable in many mainstream systems but shows clear preferences that shaped his rise. He often gets into sharp Sicilian structures, but is just as ready for solid defenses such as the Caro-Kann or the Scandinavian.
- Top choices as Black include Sicilian Defense (many Alapin and Kan lines) and the Caro-Kann Defense
- As White David plays e4 frequently and navigates into rich middlegame battles
- Also shows good results against offbeat tries such as the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation
Sample opening run:
Records, Rivalries & Time Insights
David’s competitive record is a testament to volume plus consistency. He has played many repeated matchups, sharpening lines against familiar opponents.
- Most-played opponent: gigamate with hundreds of games against each other
- Longest winning streak: 11 games. Longest losing streak: 14 games. Current winning streak: 1
- Best time to face David: evenings around 18:00 when his win rates peak
For a quick example game versus a frequent rival: View Game
Fun Facts & Placeholders
David’s profile is perfect for fans who like stats and story. Below are a few interactive placeholders for deeper exploration and visualization.
- Rating timeline (blitz 2015–2017):
- Peak Daily rating quick stat: 1950 (2017-05-22)
- Want a representative quick-play game? Try the PGN viewer above and step through the opening to the early middlegame
Final Notes
David Douhan (Musikmannen) is a grind-friendly opponent: expect long games, careful technique, and the occasional flashy tactic. If you like testing endgame skills or practicing against a variety of Sicilian and Caro-Kann systems, he is an excellent sparring partner. Good luck, and don’t forget to bring snacks for those 77-move marathons.