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Daniel Brandao Mariani NM

Username: brandaolee

Location: Lacerdrops

Playing Since: 2010-07-06 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 400
0W / 0L / 1D
Rapid: 2065
17W / 4L / 1D
Blitz: 2302
1178W / 897L / 119D
Bullet: 2200
639W / 456L / 27D

Daniel Brandao Mariani (brandaolee)

National Master extraordinaire and chess enthusiast, Daniel Brandao Mariani is no ordinary player - they're the kind of human who makes pawns tremble and knights dance in admiration. With the prestigious title of National Master proudly earned from their home turf's national circuit, Daniel has been sharpening their tactical skills and accumulating wins (and a few losses for spice) since at least 2013.

Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style

Starting from humble games with Bullet ratings just over 1000, Daniel soared to a peak Bullet rating of 2235 by 2025. Blitz? Oh, they've flirted with a staggering peak rating of 2302, proving they are as fast as a blitzing rook on a freeway. Rapid games show an impressive win rate, pushing ratings past 2200 with a smooth style that avoids early resignations more often than most, and an endgame frequency topping 75%. Expect long, hard-fought battles averaging around 70 moves per game—Daniel clearly enjoys making opponents work for every point.

Victories, Comebacks & Opponents

With over 639 Bullet wins, more than a thousand Blitz victories, and an incredible 86% comeback rate, Daniel is the phoenix of the chessboard, rising from the ashes of defeat with style. Notably, the Win Rate After Losing a Piece stays at a perfect 100%, because giving up material is just a plot twist in their winning script.

Don't be fooled by their considerate 8-point Tilt Factor; Daniel's psychological resilience means they rarely get flustered—even when facing some of their most challenging opponents like wazorson or persiansystem, against whom they've had some tough luck!

Secret Weapons

Daniel’s favorite opening? It's firmly labeled as "Top Secret"—and who could blame them? With almost all games played under this enigmatic banner, they've maintained a win rate hovering around 57% in Bullet and 54% in Blitz—a mysterious and formidable arsenal indeed.

Fun Facts

  • Daniel's longest winning streak hit a sweet 12 games, reminding us all why National Masters are both feared and adored.
  • They average a nifty 57% success rate with White pieces, proving they like taking the initiative (and winning the "who goes first" lottery).
  • Favorite game hour? Mysteriously around midnight and early morning, as their highest hourly win rates cluster between midnight and 4 a.m. (probably fueled by caffeine and sheer determination).
  • Known for playing out long games with an average of over 70 moves per result—Daniel certainly believes true mastery is earned in the trenches.

In short, Daniel Brandao Mariani is the kind of player whose games tell a story—part strategy, part endurance, and all heart. Whether they're blitzing your king or outmaneuvering you in Bullet, one thing's for certain: playing against Daniel is never dull, just like their fascinating chess journey.


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Feedback for Daniel Brandao Mariani

Daniel, you've demonstrated solid skills and a good understanding of multiple openings and middlegame plans in your recent games. Here are some insights and suggestions to help you continue improving:

Strengths

  • Opening Knowledge: You utilize popular and sound openings such as the French Defense, London System, and English Defense well, establishing a solid foothold early in the game.
  • Positional Awareness: Your maneuvering with pieces, such as in the endgames and middle game exchanges, shows good understanding of piece activity and control over key squares.
  • Endgame Technique: Several of your wins reflect good endgame technique, particularly in converting material or positional advantages carefully.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time Management: A few games were won or lost on time. Work on balancing calculation depth with practical timing to avoid losing due to the clock, especially in tight games.
  • Defensive Play: In some losses, particularly the game against Wazorson, your position became vulnerable to tactical strikes and counterattacks in the middle game. Focus on consolidating your position and being wary of tactical opportunities your opponents might have.
  • Tactics and Calculations: Occasionally, tactical opportunities can be missed or not fully exploited. Consider incorporating more tactical training to sharpen recognition and execution during games.

Recommendations

  1. Analyze your losses carefully to identify recurring tactical or positional mistakes.
  2. Practice timed tactical puzzles to improve both speed and accuracy under time pressure.
  3. In your openings, continue deepening your understanding of typical pawn structures and typical plans, which will aid your middlegame transitions.
  4. Work on your endgame fundamentals further to convert advantages more efficiently and avoid slipping in worse positions.

Keep up the great work and stay consistent with your studies and practice! Every game is an opportunity to learn.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
gobigk 0W / 1L / 0D
abdel-younes-msakni 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Andro Lacorte 5W / 9L / 1D
sagepsych 8W / 6L / 0D
Allan Arriada 0W / 11L / 2D
Capiuvara 3W / 8L / 2D
hulesimae 6W / 5L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2200 2302 2065
2024 2206 2240 2065
2023 2193 1983
2022 2000 2316 1983
2021 2146 2212
2020 1907 2065
2019 1971 2046
2018 1925
2016 1891 1950
2015 1854 1781 1200
2014 1818 1869
2013 1763 1925
Rating by Year20132014201520162018201920202021202220232024202523161763YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 8W / 8L / 0D 11W / 4L / 0D 75.8
2024 96W / 55L / 7D 85W / 65L / 8D 79.3
2023 18W / 17L / 1D 20W / 15L / 2D 82.4
2022 160W / 143L / 19D 161W / 137L / 24D 78.6
2021 46W / 33L / 5D 36W / 43L / 9D 77.9
2020 55W / 32L / 3D 39W / 49L / 5D 69.1
2019 33W / 16L / 3D 21W / 26L / 3D 71.2
2018 2W / 2L / 0D 2W / 2L / 0D 49.8
2016 17W / 19L / 2D 25W / 11L / 2D 70.2
2015 42W / 30L / 4D 42W / 32L / 5D 74.8
2014 79W / 52L / 8D 70W / 60L / 5D 71.6
2013 402W / 250L / 13D 370W / 265L / 21D 68.5

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 98 56 38 4 57.1%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 66 25 38 3 37.9%
Amar Gambit 55 33 21 1 60.0%
Australian Defense 52 34 18 0 65.4%
Scandinavian Defense 32 21 10 1 65.6%
French Defense: Advance Variation 30 20 9 1 66.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 25 12 13 0 48.0%
Barnes Defense 25 13 12 0 52.0%
Amazon Attack 24 18 6 0 75.0%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 23 14 9 0 60.9%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense: Exchange Variation 73 39 30 4 53.4%
Petrov's Defense 60 29 23 8 48.3%
Slav Defense 57 40 15 2 70.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 49 27 19 3 55.1%
French Defense 48 27 21 0 56.2%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 39 24 14 1 61.5%
French Defense: Advance Variation 37 16 16 5 43.2%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 36 19 15 2 52.8%
Australian Defense 36 21 13 2 58.3%
Nimzo-Indian Defense 35 14 21 0 40.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Döry Defense 1 0 0 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 8 1