Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia (arenal72)
FIDE Master & Chess Aficionado Extraordinaire
Meet Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia, better known in the chess realm as arenal72, a FIDE Master who has navigated the complexities of the 64 squares with enviable skill and a dash of panache.
Daniel's chess journey is nothing short of legendary — starting with humble bullet ratings modestly above 1000 in 2013, quickly rocketing to jaw-dropping highs above 2800 in bullet and over 2800 in blitz by 2025. A true speed demon, Daniel dominates rapid and daily games too, keeping a smile even through losses (which, truth be told, aren’t too common).
Style of Play
- Endgame Enthusiast: Daniel loves a long battle, with roughly 74% of games going deep into the endgame.
- Tactical Houdini: With a comeback rate near 80%, opponents beware — giving Daniel a piece is just the start of your troubles.
- Psychological Warrior: Despite a tilt factor of 18, he fights on — carefully timing his best plays around the early morning hours (3 AM is prime time!).
- Resignation Cowboy: Early resignations are rare (under 2%), but when Daniel resigns, you know it’s with style.
Favorite Openings
The mysterious Unknown Opening reigns supreme in Daniel’s repertoire, amassing a whopping 2449 games in bullet alone. When feeling secretive, he shifts gears into the intriguingly named Top Secret opening - because what’s life without a little mystery? For the adventurous player, he even dabbles in the Sicilian Defense and Caro-Kann variations.
Record and Rivalries
Daniel has faced a who's who of online chess warriors and sports a remarkable 59.62% win rate in bullet chess alone, racking up 1740 wins. Among his favorite sparring partners, brujas4758 takes the lead with 231 encounters and a masterful 88.74% win rate over them – talk about consistency! His recent triumph over Singarri showcased precise technique resulting in a resignation victory, while occasional losses serve only as valuable lessons on the path of chess greatness.
Fun Facts
- Daniel's highest bullet rating peaked at an astonishing 2894 — nearly cray-cray by any standard.
- He has a curious habit of doing his best online chess between midnight and dawn, when most mortals dream of kings and queens.
- Despite fierce competition, Daniel's resilience shines with a comeback rate close to 80%, proving he's not just a player, but a fighter.
- His winning streak record stands tall at 24 games, because who needs sleep when you have chess?
In the vast digital chessboard universe, Daniel arenal72 reigns as a masterful tactician, fierce competitor, and enigmatic opening strategist. Whether blitzing bullets at lightning speed or maneuvering patiently in daily games, Daniel’s passion for chess is clear — just don’t leave a piece hanging; he’ll pounce!
Keep an eye on this name: arenal72 is a force to be reckoned with!