Dani Raznikov GM

About Dani Raznikov

Dani Raznikov is a formidable chess Grandmaster recognized by FIDE, renowned for his energetic and tactical playstyle, especially in fast-paced games. With a noticeable preference for blitz chess, Dani has demonstrated both consistency and flashes of brilliance across multiple formats including bullet, rapid, and classical games.

Playing Style & Tendencies

Dani exhibits an aggressive and resilient approach, shown by an impressive 89.3% comeback rate — quite the fighter! He often finishes games after a lively exchange, averaging over 80 moves per decisive game. His style embraces an active fight since he tends to engage early captures (around move 7 or 8), rarely resigns prematurely (only 0.63% early resignation rate) and frequently maneuvers into endgames, which occur in over 83% of his matches.

Whether wielding White or Black pieces, his win rates hover around the mid-40s percentile, showcasing balanced prowess from either side of the board.

Time Controls & Ratings Highlights

• Preferred Format: Blitz chess is Dani's favorite hunting ground.
• Peak Blitz Rating: An electric 2816 in September 2024 — lightning-fast decisions and precision!
• Peak Bullet Rating: Peaked at 2684 back in July 2016, showing early promise in rapid-fire games.
• Peak Rapid Rating: Solid 2640 with well-rounded skills beyond just blitz and bullet.

His strong blitz strength is marked by over 1800 wins out of thousands of games played, displaying deep experience and competitiveness on the fast chess battlefield.

Favorite Openings

Dani loves dipping into the rich waters of queen's pawn openings and Indian defenses — a subtle hint that positional play underpins his explosive tactics.

• Bullet: Queen's Pawn: Modern and Indian Defenses form his most-played and better-performing opening repertoire.
• Blitz: Maintains popularity with Indian: 2.Bf4 and Queen's Pawn Game varieties, plus the London systems.
• Rapid: Leaning towards Queen's Pawn Game and the Accelerated London System.

Notable Streaks & Psychological Traits

With a longest winning streak of 13 games and a psychological “tilt factor” of 11, Dani is a fighter who can maintain his cool but admits to those human moments when things don't go as planned. His best time of day to play is roughly at 11:00 — set your alarms if you want to catch him in the zone!

Memorable Opponents and Rivalries

Dani's competitive spirit shines brightest against regular opponents such as holmesplacekiryon and chessshop, where he has scored over 50% wins, showcasing fierce but balanced rivalries. Always on the hunt, he’s taken victories versus many strong players with flair and determination.

Fun Fact

Dani’s games suggest that while he’s thoroughly prepared, sometimes openings like the Mieses Opening remind us even grandmasters enjoy a little bit of surprise and flavor in their chess meals!