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.
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
- Analyze your losses carefully to identify recurring tactical or positional mistakes.
- Practice timed tactical puzzles to improve both speed and accuracy under time pressure.
- In your openings, continue deepening your understanding of typical pawn structures and typical plans, which will aid your middlegame transitions.
- 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 |
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
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Unknown | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation, Ghulam-Kassim Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |