David Shahinyan IM

David Shahinyan - International Master

Known in the chess world as Shahinyan_ChessMood, David Shahinyan is an accomplished International Master who dances gracefully on the 64 squares. With a blitz rating soaring close to 2960 at his peak, he’s proven that fast hands and sharp minds can make a perfect combo.

Career Highlights & Style

David's repertoire is a secret worthy of the CIA—his "Top Secret" openings have led him through thousands of games across blitz, bullet, and rapid formats with impressive win rates, peaking over 60% in rapid. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, he maintains a balanced attack, edging slightly better results when starting with white.

He’s not just about flashy openings; David boasts an incredible tactical awareness. With a comeback rate nearing 79% and an 85% win rate even after losing a piece, it's clear you can't count him out early. His games typically stretch over 70 moves, so if you're looking for a quick knockout, you might be in for quite a wait.

Strength Under Pressure

With a tilt factor of just 11 — meaning he keeps his cool more often than not — David is the kind of player who learns from setbacks rather than bemoaning them. Despite an 18% early resignation rate (hey, sometimes you have to know when to fold 'em), his endgame frequency stands tall at 73%.

Performance & Personality

Playing mostly blitz and bullet, David has faced a formidable array of opponents, some becoming recurring rivals over the years. Whether facing veterans or newcomers, he adapts with a mix of creativity and meticulous calculation. Off the board, one might imagine him sharing witty chess memes or lamenting the occasional mouse slip.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: an impressive 17 games (that's like climbing Everest on a horse made of pawns!).
• Best win rates come on Saturdays and mornings around 5 AM – either the early bird catches the pawn or David just really loves breakfast chess.
• His psychological resilience allows a spectacular bounce back after losses – making him a challenger you truly hate to beat, because you know he’s coming back stronger.

David Shahinyan exemplifies both the art and science of chess: strategic, relentless, and a bit mysterious — truly deserving the 'International Master' title and a reputation that keeps opponents guessing and fans cheering.