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!
Overall Performance & Progress
Daniel, your recent games show a balanced performance with a strength adjusted win rate of about 49.7%. Your rating has seen some fluctuations with a slight decrease of 4 points over the last month but a healthy improvement overall with a 42-point and 40-point increase over the last 3 and 6 months respectively. The trends indicate you have made solid progress during longer periods with a positive long-term slope, which is important for steady improvement.
Highlights from Recent Wins
- You successfully use active piece play to create attacking chances, especially in open positions.
- Effective control of the center and timely castling have helped stabilize your defense in many games.
- In several wins, you managed to convert slight advantages into a decisive endgame through precise moves and good calculation.
Areas to Improve from Recent Losses
- Watch out for early exchanges that can lead to a weakened pawn structure or loss of key squares.
- Some losses came from vulnerabilities around your king—consider practicing defensive techniques especially when the position opens up.
- Try to improve your time management in the critical middle game phase to avoid rushed or inaccurate moves.
Opening Play Insights
Your openings show consistency, particularly in classical setups such as the Giuoco Piano and Alekhine’s Defense.
- Keep deepening your understanding of these lines to handle typical middlegame plans better.
- Consider adding a surprise weapon or two in your repertoire to catch opponents off guard.
- Review games where early exchanges didn’t favor you and identify alternative opening moves or ideas.
Recommendations for Continued Improvement
- Study key lessons from your recent losses to avoid repeating similar mistakes.
- Practice endgame techniques, focusing on converting advantages and defending difficult positions.
- Play longer games occasionally to get more experience with planning and strategy beyond blitz time controls.
- Use post-game analysis tools to investigate critical moments and find better moves.
- Work on time management to maximize thoughtful moves during tight games.
Keep it Up!
Your upward rating trends over the medium and long term show you have the potential to keep growing as a player. By focusing on subtle positional improvements and sharpening your tactical accuracy, especially in faster time controls, you will see even better results. Stay motivated and continue studying; your efforts are showing promising results!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| KingSlayerSloan | 10W / 15L / 1D | View |
| pepeka23 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| donbalonfuentealba | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| brurywillem | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| extrastylessss | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| gmmadariaga_si | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| aung_7 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View |
| wilmarfabianp | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| paul_23000 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| jacekgraszachy | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| juego_por_divercion_0 | 86W / 320L / 16D | View Games |
| rfa3rfa | 129W / 262L / 13D | View Games |
| Thorsten Broda | 81W / 282L / 3D | View Games |
| James Canty | 9W / 354L / 0D | View Games |
| Rodrigo Casares | 15W / 231L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1217 | 1435 | 1651 | 400 |
| 2024 | 1345 | 1468 | 1685 | 1281 |
| 2023 | 1038 | 1365 | 1394 | 1322 |
| 2022 | 769 | 1108 | 1221 | |
| 2021 | 737 | 1132 | 1258 | |
| 2020 | 845 | 962 | 1388 | |
| 2019 | 1172 | 1365 | ||
| 2018 | 1302 | 800 | ||
| 2017 | 1151 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1958W / 2492L / 120D | 1892W / 2540L / 107D | 57.2 |
| 2024 | 3232W / 5353L / 167D | 3146W / 5384L / 187D | 55.2 |
| 2023 | 1084W / 1062L / 81D | 994W / 1124L / 96D | 66.3 |
| 2022 | 449W / 412L / 31D | 402W / 445L / 30D | 59.5 |
| 2021 | 491W / 450L / 23D | 442W / 495L / 25D | 55.3 |
| 2020 | 161W / 158L / 10D | 145W / 180L / 7D | 56.8 |
| 2019 | 124W / 116L / 10D | 95W / 141L / 7D | 57.2 |
| 2018 | 158W / 141L / 2D | 128W / 164L / 7D | 60.0 |
| 2017 | 34W / 34L / 3D | 32W / 42L / 0D | 58.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 771 | 330 | 399 | 42 | 42.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 693 | 306 | 364 | 23 | 44.2% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 650 | 340 | 294 | 16 | 52.3% |
| Australian Defense | 622 | 318 | 290 | 14 | 51.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 526 | 256 | 254 | 16 | 48.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 503 | 200 | 284 | 19 | 39.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 476 | 233 | 228 | 15 | 49.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 465 | 238 | 216 | 11 | 51.2% |
| Scotch Game | 464 | 210 | 239 | 15 | 45.3% |
| KGA: Fischer, 4.Bc4 | 436 | 241 | 181 | 14 | 55.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 1685 | 754 | 899 | 32 | 44.8% |
| Unknown Opening* | 1618 | 650 | 942 | 26 | 40.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 1127 | 394 | 718 | 15 | 35.0% |
| French Defense | 847 | 259 | 577 | 11 | 30.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 843 | 283 | 544 | 16 | 33.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 793 | 311 | 464 | 18 | 39.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 780 | 261 | 508 | 11 | 33.5% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 709 | 302 | 398 | 9 | 42.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 675 | 176 | 491 | 8 | 26.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 666 | 301 | 344 | 21 | 45.2% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 44.4% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 53.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 30.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Scotch Game | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| KGA: Fischer, 4.Bc4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 136 | 79 | 51 | 6 | 58.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 116 | 59 | 51 | 6 | 50.9% |
| KGA: Fischer, 4.Bc4 | 110 | 60 | 45 | 5 | 54.5% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 109 | 52 | 54 | 3 | 47.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 65 | 31 | 34 | 0 | 47.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 64 | 35 | 28 | 1 | 54.7% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 61 | 29 | 30 | 2 | 47.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 59 | 30 | 27 | 2 | 50.9% |
| Scotch Game | 59 | 30 | 28 | 1 | 50.9% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 56 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 60.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 24 | 0 |
| Losing | 37 | 0 |