David Lariño Nieto (Tartody): FIDE Grandmaster and Rapid Chess Profile
David Lariño Nieto, known online as Tartody, is a FIDE Grandmaster whose online chess life blends formal title prestige with the fast paced world of internet chess. The name carries a classical Grandmaster feel, while the Tartody identity suggests a player who is just as comfortable in a crowded online lobby as in a tournament hall.
The preferred tempo is Rapid chess, a pace where opening knowledge still matters, but the clock leaves room for sharp ideas, brave sacrifices, and the occasional perfectly timed Gambit.
Playing Style
Tartody tends to play with an active, competitive edge. There is no hiding behind passive pawn chains here. The style points toward fights for the initiative, early piece activity, and a willingness to keep the position alive when things get complicated.
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- A 39 game winning streak that would make any opponent double check the clock
- Many games stretch into long, grinding endgames
- Weekend board presence, with Sunday and Saturday looking especially productive
- A preference for active piece play over slow positional drifting
Opening Palette
The opening record feels like a well stocked chess menu. White often chooses dynamic lines, while Black leans into asymmetric defenses and tricky setups that keep the opponent on their toes. A recurring taste for the Sicilian Defense shows a fondness for unbalanced fights, while a solid Caro-Kann Defense gives Tartody a dependable shield when the position calls for a compact structure.
Here is a miniature snapshot of that opening tension:
.Rivals and Rhythm
Every online chess career needs a recurring rival, and Tartody has plenty. The most frequent opponent in the record is Jose Fernando Cuenca, a long running chess rivalry built over 67 games. That kind of repetition turns a normal online ladder into a personal series, with each new encounter adding another chapter to the scorecard.
- Most frequent opponent: Jose Fernando Cuenca
- Best days in the record: Sunday and Saturday
- Midday looks like a good time to spot a fresh game
- Signature mood: competitive, tactical, and ready to prolong the fight