Overview
Dan Damar (DanDamar) is an online chess player celebrated for rapid-fire tactics and a knack for long, grinding blitz fights. A constant presence on the live boards, Dan has built a reputation as a blitz specialist who enjoys chaotic positions and patient endgames.
- Preferred time control - Blitz
- Peak blitz performance -
- Active across Bullet, Rapid, Blitz, and occasional Daily play
Playing style
Dan plays like someone who treats each 3+0 game as a tiny novel: fast pacing, dramatic turns, and a moral about the value of a passed pawn by chapter ten.
- Endgame-oriented - often converts long advantages rather than taking early draws
- Long average wins - tends to outlast opponents (avg moves per win around 74)
- High comeback ability - resilient after setbacks and willing to complicate
- Best time of day to catch Dan sharp - around 22:00
Opening repertoire
Dan mixes solid systems with spicy sideline choices to keep opponents guessing. He balances principled setups with surprise weapons that work especially well in fast time controls.
- Closed Sicilian - a common choice when seeking asymmetry Sicilian Defense
- Caro-Kann and French Exchange - reliable foundations for longer games Caro-Kann Defense, French Defense: Exchange Variation
- Scandinavian and Alekhine - used as offbeat counters from Black
- Vienna Gambit and tactical gambits - fun, risky options when Dan wants fireworks Vienna Gambit
Example opening sequence to illustrate typical tactical play:
Career highlights and trends
Dan has logged an enormous number of rated games and shows consistent strength across blitz and rapid. He combines experience with a love for complex positions.
- Massive game count across formats, reflecting deep online experience
- Streaks - longest winning streak 15 games, longest losing streak 18 games
- Strong tactical awareness - high comeback rate and solid win rate after losing material
- Adaptable - performs well versus both higher and lower rated opponents
Fun facts and resources
Dan blends competitive focus with a playful approach to opening choice and online rivalries. Below are some handy links and placeholders to explore Dan's games and favorite terms.
- Frequent rivals include players like mmih2 and a set of regular opponents who have produced many memorable games
- Replay a notable encounter: View memorable game
- Profile of a common opponent: mmih2
- Explore common openings: Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense
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