David Anton Guijarro - Chess Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet David Anton Guijarro, also known in the chess arena by the enigmatic username tptagain. A Grandmaster certified by FIDE, David is a formidable force on the 64 squares, blending sharp tactical awareness with the patience of a saint and the wit of a sly fox.
Born to confuse opponents and delight chess fans, David's blitz rating soared to a staggering 3117 in October 2024 — not just a number, but a declaration of lightning-fast thinking and near-telepathic intuition. His bullet rating peaked just shy of the same brilliance at 3030, proving he's no stranger to ultra-fast games where one blink might mean checkmate.
When David plays, it’s not just a game—it’s a masterclass in strategy mixed with a pinch of flair:
- Win Rate in Blitz: A hearty 58% with the beloved "Top Secret" opening, which is anything but secret to his followers.
- Composure: Despite the high-pressure environment, his “tilt factor” is a humble 11, which means he gracefully handles losses and bounces back like a true champion.
- Stamina: Average wins stretch over 85 moves, a testament to his endurance and love for epic battles, whereas losses tend to go even longer, showing he fights to the last pawn.
- Comeback King: With an 86.8% comeback rate, David could probably win while simultaneously brewing a cup of tea.
Known for mixing up his openings like a grandmaster chef, David favors variations of the "Top Secret" opening in blitz, the "Indian Game Knights Variation" in rapid, and sprinkles in the "Caro Kann" like seasoning in bullet games. This diverse repertoire keeps opponents guessing and computers running hot trying to analyze.
Not just numbers and openings, David often shows his human side: he plays best around dawn (the highest win rate comes at 6 AM - apparently coffee and a fresh position are his secret weapons), and he's undefeated against players like hvillagra and chessicallyinclined, earning him a reputation as a relentless competitor with a knack for exploiting weaknesses.
Even when the clock is ticking down, David snatches victories by tricky timeouts — a fine blend of strategy and schadenfreude as opponents scramble frantically. For instance, in a recent quickfire duel against Bilan_Danila, he secured a win on time with flawless precision and nerves of steel.
Off the board, one can only imagine David’s life: perhaps a chess set in one hand, a coffee mug in the other, and a cheeky grin as he prepares to say, “Your move.”
In a world full of pawns, be a Grandmaster like David Anton Guijarro.