David Vyprachticky - The FIDE Master in Action
Meet David Vyprachticky, affectionately known as vyprd on the digital battlefield. With the esteemed title of FIDE Master under his belt, David blends serious chess prowess with a dash of online swagger that could make even the toughest grandmasters take a double look.
David is a force to be reckoned with in Blitz chess, boasting a peak rating of 2622 as of March 2025 — that's faster than your coffee brews and sharper than your morning wit! A blitz master, David’s games often run over an average of nearly 78 moves when winning, showing he’s just as comfortable in the slow and steady grind as in the lightning rounds. His penchant for the Top Secret opening keeps opponents guessing, but hey, who doesn't like a little mystery?
When it comes to his style, David prefers the long game: 75.79% of his games see him diving deep into complicated endgames, where his psychological resilience shines. His comeback rate is an astonishing 85.96% — losing a piece? No problem. David bounces back better than your favorite superhero, showing nerves of steel with a tilt factor of just 11 (chess players, take note). His best time to sneak a win? The witching hour around 2:00 AM, when the chess gods surely come whispering.
David’s record is packed with thrilling victories, including his most recent win where he mastered the King's Gambit Accepted – Mason-Keres-Requena Gambit. His strategic patience and tactical awareness allowed him to turn the tides on the board, culminating in a well-earned resignation from his opponent.
Quick Stats Blitz / Rapid / Bullet / Daily:
- Blitz: 11189 wins, 8692 losses, 2270 draws — a battlefield veteran!
- Rapid: Fewer but fiercer with 19 wins and 11 losses.
- Bullet: Lightning-fast reflexes netting 150 wins.
- Daily Chess: Slow and steady pays off with 4 wins out of 5 games.
David’s known for favoring complex, secretive opening lines – aptly named “Top Secret” – which have netted him a neat 50.58% win rate across over 21,800 Blitz games. His tactical prowess often turns seemingly lost positions into glorious victories, proving that resilience isn’t just a buzzword for him.
Off the board, David might be plotting his next winning streak or perhaps figuring out how to improve the average player's opening repertoire. On the board, he’s the friend you want — the foe you fear, and the master who never stops striving.
Whether it’s slamming down the Pieces like a blitzkrieg or carefully nibbling away in endgames like a crafty fox, David Vyprachticky, aka vyprd, continues to be a dazzling example of chess mastery mixed with a pinch of fun flair.