About Daniel Veliz
Daniel Veliz is a seasoned chess enthusiast known for his dynamic blitz play and strategic approach in rapid games. With a preferred time control of blitz, Daniel has honed his skills through numerous battles on the board, showcasing resilience and tactical awareness. He is recognized for his exceptional comeback ability and a tactical mindset that often turns challenging situations to his favor.
Playing Style and Strengths
Daniel’s gameplay is marked by a strong endgame frequency, with over half of his games reaching this critical phase. He tends to average about 50 moves per win, indicating a preference for well-thought-out, deep games rather than quick strikes. Despite the intensity of blitz chess, he maintains a relatively low early resignation rate of 2.43%, showing his fighting spirit.
- Excellent tactical awareness with a 76.8% comeback rate
- Strong resilience, rarely losing one-sided games (3.24%)
- Balanced play between white and black pieces
- Highly active in endgames with strategic depth
Favorite Openings
Daniel has a diverse opening repertoire but shows particular success in the King’s Gambit Declined: Queen’s Knight Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense during blitz games. His favorite openings often lead to dynamic, sharp play that suits his blitz preference.
- King’s Gambit Declined: Queen’s Knight Defense
- Englund Gambit: Hartlaub-Charlick Gambit
- Bishop’s Opening and Scotch Game
- Caro-Kann Defense and Owen Defense
- French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation
Career Highlights & Statistics
Over the years, Daniel has shown strong improvement and impressive peak ratings:
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1584 (June 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1556 (December 2024)
- Peak Daily Rating: 1674 (July 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1777 (February 2025)
He has accumulated thousands of games across different time controls, demonstrating his passion and persistence in online chess.
Notable Opponents and Matchups
Daniel has faced a wide range of opponents, showing remarkable competitive spirit. His top opponents include players like rfa3rfa with a challenging record but demonstrating resilience, and many others where he holds strong win rates. Despite tough matchups, Daniel has maintained a balanced approach and continues to climb the ranks.
Interesting Fact
Daniel’s “Tilt Factor,” a measure of how much a player’s performance is affected by frustration, stands at just 37, meaning he’s pretty calm and collected under pressure — a helpful trait when the clock is ticking down!