About David Höffer
David Höffer is a formidable FIDE Master known for his energetic and tactical prowess in fast-paced chess games. Specializing mainly in Bullet and Blitz formats, David brings both precision and speed to the 64 squares.
Chess Style and Strengths
David boasts a dynamic playing style with a strong preference for tactical complications and endgame mastery, ending nearly 9 out of 10 games in an endgame phase. His average winning games stretch above 80 moves, reflecting patience and resilience.
- Known for a remarkable comeback rate of over 88%, showing his determination when down material.
- Has a balanced attack with a 50% win rate when playing White and a solid 43% from the Black side.
- Enjoys deep strategic battles, with an average first capture occurring around move 7.
Opening Preferences
David’s opening repertoire is varied and includes some adventurous lines:
- Amazon Attack: Particularly effective with a win rate over 50% in blitz.
- Amar Gambit: Aggressive choice yielding above 50% success both in blitz and bullet.
- Barnes Defense: A reliable pick, with a solid 44% blitz win rate and consistent results in bullet.
- Catalan and London Systems: Among others, used with decent success.
Performance Highlights
- Peak blitz rating reached an impressive 2707 in April 2024.
- Peak bullet rating climbed to a formidable 2636 by June 2025.
- Achieved a longest winning streak of 5 games, demonstrating sparks of brilliance and dominance.
- Strong performance against frequent opponents with multiple clean sweep records, such as a 2-0 record against “losageless” and “rubber_duckies.”
Fun Facts & Trivia
- David’s best time of day for playing is 3 PM — perhaps all fueled by afternoon coffee and a sharp mind.
- Despite his tactical firepower, he never surrenders early; his early resignation rate is zero!
- His games often feature lengthy, thrilling battles with nearly 85 moves on average per decisive game.
- David’s psychological tilt factor is low (4), meaning he keeps his cool even when the going gets tough.