Daniel Topliss

Profile: Daniel Topliss (danielt353)

Meet Daniel Topliss, a chess enthusiast with a rapid rating rollercoaster that could make even the toughest grandmasters raise an eyebrow. Achieving a peak rapid rating of 1110 back in December 2020, Daniel’s journey through the ranks has been nothing short of a thrilling saga peppered with victories, defeats, and a fair share of dramatic comebacks.

Chess Style & Statistics

Daniel prefers rapid chess, navigating openings like the King’s Pawn Opening (30 games, 36.67% win rate) and displaying a curious fondness for the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation with an impressive 80% win rate in 5 games. Not just an opening specialist, Daniel has a knack for pulling off intense comebacks, boasting a comeback rate of over 78%. Even when down a piece, don’t count him out — his win rate after losing a piece remains a respectable 35%.

Playing with both white and black, Daniel has a moderate aggression level resulting in about a 40% win rate with white pieces and slightly lower with black. He games usually extend to about 55-59 moves, showing patience and persistence until the endgame, which he frequents over half of his contests.

Memorable Moments

Daniel’s longest winning streak is a sturdy 7 games, meaning he knows how to get in the zone — and his current streak might inspire him to do so again. Conversely, his longest losing streak matches his winning streak in length; life's a balance! Endings come mostly by checkmate or resignation, highlighting his willingness to fight to the bitter end or concede gracefully when the chess gods decree defeat.

Time to Play?

If you want to challenge Daniel at his best, aim for 11 AM — that’s his prime time. Saturday and Friday also bring better winning chances, with win rates approaching or surpassing 50%. Beware if you play late at night or early morning; his win rate dips a bit but his heart remains in the game.

Opponent Highlights

Among recent opponents, Daniel’s best results include perfect scores against aljndrlm and himanshusank, but watch out for tquockhanh123 — who delivered a recent checkmate against Daniel. Daniel’s overall record shows he’s battled 197 rapid games with 78 wins, 102 losses, and 17 draws, proving consistent perseverance beyond the scoreboard.

Fun Fact

An early resigner? Not exactly. Only ~7% of Daniel’s games end in early resignation, so expect some stubborn defense and delayed surrender.

In short, Daniel Topliss is a chess player who combines strategic curiosity, psychological resilience, and a dash of unpredictability. Whether he's dominating with the Sicilian Defense or grappling through intense middlegames, his love for chess always shines through the checkered battlefield.