Bardiya Daneshvar is a formidable Grandmaster in the chess world, known for his sharp tactical abilities and quick thinking, especially in faster time controls like Blitz. With a preference for the lightning-fast pace of Blitz chess, Bardiya combines solid preparation and creative play to leave opponents both amazed and bewildered.
Playing Style & Strengths
Bardiya Daneshvar's gameplay is a blend of deep strategic understanding and quick tactical awareness. He thrives in positions where rapid calculation and intuitive play matter most. His strength lies in his remarkable comeback ability, having a win rate of over 78% in games where he has been down a piece — proving he's not one to give up easily!
Favored Time Control: Blitz
Remarkable comeback rate: 78.6%
Typical Game Length: Around 80 moves to victory, showing endurance and precision
Psychological Edge: Best performances often occur late at night, especially around 11 PM
Signature Openings
Bardiya exhibits a penchant for hypermodern and flexible openings, favoring systems that allow him to steer the game into less explored territory and catch opponents off guard:
Reti: King’s Indian Attack (KIA) – A favorite in both Blitz and Rapid, offering dynamic positional play
Nimzo-Larsen Attack – Extremely successful with an 81% win rate in Blitz, showcasing his attacking instincts
Zukertort and Pirc variations – Reliable and aggressive with solid structural themes, earning many victories
Sicilian: Hungarian (3.c3 and 3.d4 lines) – Demonstrated 100% win rate in Rapid with the d4 line, underscoring tactical prowess
English Opening and Semi-Slav Defense – Balanced openings providing rich middlegame battles
Performance Highlights
Bardiya’s rating journey is nothing short of impressive:
Peak Blitz rating: 3071 (April 2024)
Peak Rapid rating: 2685 (September 2024)
Peak Bullet rating: 3019 (January 2025)
Notable winning streak: 12 straight victories at his best
Strong record against many top opponents, including a hearty 65 wins against arash_tahbaz
Fun Facts & Psychological Trends
Did you know?
Bardiya tends to start games with Nf3 quite often, nicely avoiding the beaten path and setting a unique tone from the start.
Despite his fast and tactical style, he sometimes shows a hint of "early resignation," but that just means he knows when to regroup and come back stronger next time.
He performs best during the late-night hours (around 11 PM), so perhaps he’s secretly a chess superhero in disguise who draws power from moonlight and caffeine!
His games average a high pawn-to-piece ratio, reflecting his preference for solid, nuanced positioning before launching attacks.
Coach Chesswick
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions and decisions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
