Dan A. - FIDE Master and Chess Enthusiast
Known on the boards as DanielArias1234, Dan A. is a proud FIDE Master who has been steadily conquering the chess world with a mixture of tactical brilliance and sheer stubbornness. Starting around 2012 with a modest blitz rating of 1371, Dan has sprinted up the rankings, peaking at an impressive 2461 in blitz by 2025. Not bad for someone who could still lose to their own knight if not careful!
Playing Style & Strengths
Dan is a master of patience and perseverance, with an endgame frequency of over 87%, proving that they’re in no rush to give up their queens without a proper fight. The average game length of nearly 78 moves for wins shows just how much they enjoy squeezing every drop of advantage out of their positions. Also, their tactical awareness is remarkable — boasting a stunning 100% win rate even after losing a piece. Opponents beware!
Speed Demon on the Clock
In blitz and bullet chess, Dan is like a whirlwind. Their bullet rating touching 2566 in 2025 is nothing short of incredible. They’ve played thousands of bullet games, winning over 2,600 and proving that their mouse hand is as quick as their mind. Despite the speed, there’s still method and mystery in their moves — their most frequent opening is simply labeled "Unknown Opening," which keeps opponents guessing fiercely.
Psychological Grit
Dan's resilience is legendary. With a comeback rate over 93%, and a tilt factor carefully controlled at 9 out of 100, they don't just win—they mentally outlast. Even when opponents think they've got a clear advantage, Dan’s fighting spirit kicks in. Games lost due to blundering pieces are practically non-existent, showing a calm and collected mindset under pressure.
Favourite Rivalries & Quirks
Dan has squared off against a sizable list of regular opponents, including the notorious mightymove and georgiev_biser, with whom the battles have been both intense and entertaining. Their winning streak record peaks at 13 games, which is a devastating run for anyone unlucky enough to face them on a good day.
A Fun Fact
Dan tends to do better in the wee hours, with one of their highest win rates coming at 9 AM sharp (80%) and midnight (62.56%), which might explain why they always look like they’ve had only a few hours of sleep but plenty of coffee. Early resignation is rare in their games—only 0.62%—because giving up is not in Dan’s vocabulary (unless it’s that one time they lost a queen to a sneaky pawn... shh).
In the world of chess, Dan A. is a fierce competitor and a chessboard philosopher who proves that skill, speed, and a sense of humor make a winning combination.