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.
