Daniel Le

About Daniel Le

Daniel Le is a determined and enthusiastic chess player who prefers the relaxed pace of daily games. Showing persistence and continuous learning over several years, Daniel has enjoyed a journey through many openings and battled opponents with diverse strategies. While his stats tell a tale of more losses than wins, they also reveal a resilient player who keeps returning to the board, ready to try new tactics and improve day by day.

Playing Style & Openings

Daniel enjoys experimenting with a variety of openings, often challenging himself with the less common and sharp options. His favorite defenses and openings include:

• Amazon Attack – Frequently played in daily and blitz, although tough against opponents.
• Caro-Kann Defense – One of his more successful choices, especially in blitz with a 100% win rate in that limited sample.
• Elephant Gambit – Known for wild and risky games; Daniel embraces its complexity despite mixed results.
• London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation – Featured in his daily repertoire, offering tactical chances.
• French Defense – Employed for solid counterplay in rapid games.

Daniel's willingness to try diverse openings shows a player always seeking to expand his chess horizons, sometimes at the cost of quick losses but always gaining valuable experience.

Competitive Journey

Daniel's peak ratings highlight moments of triumph and growth:

• Highest Daily rating: 1076 (Sep 2021)
• Highest Rapid rating: 1200 (Jan 2022)
• Highest Blitz rating: 770 (Apr 2023)
• Highest Bullet rating: 440 (Apr 2023)

He has competed against a mix of opponents, showing especially notable performances against players like "fawa1" and "dersisbadatchess" where he maintained a 100% win record. Daniel's longest winning streak is 3 games, while his longest losing stretch stands at a tough 39 games—proof that even in the toughest times, he keeps fighting.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Daniel's favorite hour to play? Surprisingly, a sharp 9:00 AM — catch him at the chessboard with a fresh mind and maybe a coffee in hand.
• He’s got a clever comeback spirit, winning almost 59% of games where he had to fight back from a losing position.
• Though Daniel has a tilt factor of 39, he’s learning to keep calm and not resign too early — his early resignation rate sits under 10%, showing he sticks around for the fight.
• Moves average out to about 46 per win, meaning Daniel's games often feel like epic battles rather than quick skirmishes.

In Summary

Daniel Le embodies the spirit of the true chess enthusiast — eager to learn, experiment, and challenge stronger opponents. His journey continues as he sharpens his tactics, masters openings, and enjoys every move on the board. Whether you meet him playing a cautious Caro-Kann or diving into the wild Elephant Gambit, get ready for a spirited contest filled with passion and perseverance.