Daniel Prazak is a formidable FIDE Master known for his love of rapid chess. His strategic acumen and tenacity have earned him respected titles and remarkable achievements across multiple time formats.
Playing Style
Daniel tends to excel in rapid games, showing a balanced mix of tactical awareness and psychological resilience. His games often involve deep endgames with an average of 72 moves per win, revealing his stamina and precision. Notorious for a stellar comeback rate of over 80%, he rarely surrenders early, with an early resignation rate around 1%.
Preferred Time Control
Rapid chess is Daniel's forte — the faster pace suits his dynamic style and tactical ingenuity. This preference is backed by his peak rapid rating of 2422 achieved in October 2023.
Career Highlights & Stats
FIDE Title: FIDE Master (FM)
Peak Rapid Rating: 2422 (October 2023)
Peak Blitz Rating: 2460 (April 2025)
Peak Bullet Rating: 2086 (August 2023)
Longest Winning Streak: 14 games
Overall Win Rate in Rapid: Nearly 48.5% adjusted for strength
Notable Psychological Strength: Best playing hour is 23:00, proving he’s a true night owl!
Tactics & Openings
Daniel demonstrates a varied but strategic approach to openings. In rapid play, he has strong performances with:
Sicilian Defense – 72.5% win rate in rapid games, showing his love for sharp and dynamic positions;
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation – Strong attacking results with over 61% wins.
His bullet opening repertoire is also exciting, featuring the Alekhine Defense and Amar Gambit with success rates around 66%, indicating a sharp and enterprising style even at bullet time controls.
Noteworthy Opponents & Rivalries
Daniel has built an impressive record against several frequent opponents, including strong wins and lively rivalries:
Has played numerous competitive games against opponents like jgauci and jasobite with solid results;
Maintains a 100% win record against many challengers, showing his dominance and consistency;
Enjoys a good challenge, with tough battles evidenced by closely fought rivalries and varied results against seasoned players.
Fun Facts
Daniel’s chess clock seems to favor night time matches — his best performance hits at 11 PM.
Despite his rapid pace, his games average over 70 moves per win, meaning he’s not just fast but also patient and thorough.
With a tilt factor of only 7, Daniel clearly keeps his cool even in the heat of battle — a true chess Zen master in disguise!
