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Dan Drori FM

CrocodileDanD Tel Aviv Since 2016 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
49.2% W 47.1% L 3.8% D
Bullet
2060
0W 5L 0D
Blitz
2356
8681W 8303L 663D
Rapid
2130
2W 1L 1D
Daily
1721
1W 1L 0D

Dan Drori Chess Biography

Dan Drori also known as CrocodileDanD is a FIDE Master whose sharp tactics turn every Blitz match into a swampy showdown. With a bite as fierce as his namesake reptile he snaps up wins while opponents flounder in the endgame.

Early Days and Title

From his first pawn pushes Dan Drori honed skills that earned him the FIDE Master title. His rise featured countless hours battling in rapid fire games where quick decisions separate champions from chum.

Signature Openings

CrocodileDanD favors aggressive lines including the Sicilian Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense. These choices keep foes guessing while he builds unstoppable pressure from move one.

Blitz Dominance

His preferred time control is Blitz where speed and cunning rule. Dan Drori has tangled repeatedly with Jorge A González Rodríguez in epic clashes that highlight his resilient style and love for chaotic positions.

Funny Fact

Legend has it that after a tough loss Dan Drori logs off muttering about needing more teeth in his Amazon Attack setup. Yet he always returns hungrier ready to chomp through another rating ladder.

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Bio last updated 2026-07-13