David Temirkanov — FIDE Master, Rapid specialist
David Temirkanov is a FIDE Master known for a strong online presence and a preference for rapid play. Active across Blitz, Bullet and Rapid, David blends long endgames and pragmatic tactics—often grinding opponents into mistakes long after the opening novelty has fizzled. Keywords: David Temirkanov, FIDE Master, Rapid chess, Blitz, Bullet, online chess.
- Title: FIDE Master (FM)
- Preferred time control: Rapid (appears as top choice in online activity)
- Playstyle highlights: endgame-oriented, long decisive games, resilient under pressure
- SEO tags (for discovery): FIDE Master, Blitz 2626 peak, Bullet 2453 peak, Rapid 2279 peak
Career snapshot & performance highlights
David’s best online runs came in Blitz, with a peak performance that pushed into elite online territory. He plays a high volume of decisive games and favors complex, playable positions where endgame technique matters.
- Peak Blitz rating: 2626 (2025-05-15) (online peak)
- Peak Bullet rating: 2453 (early 2020)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2279 (October 2021)
- Aggregate online record (selected): Blitz wins 2,022 — losses 1,853 — draws 191; Bullet wins 70 — losses 55 — draws 5; Rapid wins 4 — losses 2.
- Longest winning and losing streaks recorded: 11 games (both)
Visual trend (Blitz/Rapid performance):
Playing style & psychological notes
David’s games tend to run long and favor technical resolution over flashy sacrifices. Opponents should beware of late-endgame persistence.
- Endgame frequency: high — ~79.6% of games reach endgame phases (Endgame specialist vibes)
- Average moves: wins ≈ 69 moves, losses ≈ 82 moves
- Avg first capture: ~7th move — David prefers to undulate the tension before simplifying
- Tactical resilience: comeback rate ~24%; wins after losing a piece ≈ 33%
- Psychology: moderate tilt factor; best time of day to play: around 22:00
Openings & signature lines
David leans into flexible, sometimes offbeat systems that generate dynamic imbalances. A few of his most-played lines online:
- Barnes Defense — heavy usage in Blitz with solid win rate across thousands of games
- Amazon Attack and Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack — frequent choice for sharp, unbalanced fights
- QGD: Chigorin (3.cxd5) — often used to steer opponents into tactical skirmishes
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a tested pet line in many time controls
Representative opening performance (Blitz): Barnes Defense, Amazon Attack and QGD: Chigorin among top-played choices with win rates around 50–58% depending on period.
If you enjoy oddball lines or counterattacking defenses, expect David to respond creatively (and sometimes with a smile—he appreciates a good Swindle).
Notable opponents & head-to-heads
David has frequent rivalries online. A few top opponents and head‑to‑head snapshots:
- Sanjeev Mishra — 10–8–1 (win–loss–draw)
- xxx xxx — 10–5–0
- El_ultimo_Pablo — 6–8–1
- fengyun — 7–5–1
- Игорь — 6–6–0
These frequent matchups reflect David’s active online schedule and his willingness to rematch opponents to grind out improvements.
Sample game — short opening & flavor
A compact example (opening phase) from David’s toolkit; play it through to feel the practical setup:
Notes: this snapshot mirrors David’s comfort with QGD/Chigorin structures and early tension; expect maneuvering rather than immediate fireworks.
Personality, coaching & quirks
David is approachable, often ready with a dry joke in the post‑mortem. He values practical chances over “best-move” engine perfection and commonly practices long endgame drills. Opponents report he’s tough to finish off and loves squeezing small advantages until they become decisive (call it the “Tall Pawn” method—yes, he laughs at that nickname).
- Friendly in analysis mode, ruthless on the clock
- Enjoys experimenting with offbeat defenses and traps (Loose Piece lore applies)
- Open to coaching and game reviews; good for players wanting endgame focus
Want to follow David?
Find games by searching his username on the platform (most activity in Blitz/Rapid). For a quick performance glance try the embedded chart:
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