Richard Daniel

Richard Daniel (aka DANRICH23)

Meet Richard Daniel, a spirited chess enthusiast carving his niche in the world of online chess battles. Known by the username DANRICH23, Richard dazzles with an unyielding passion for the game, coupled with a dash of humor and a knack for comebacks.

Playing Profile & Style

Richard’s gameplay is a rollercoaster through the ranks of Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily formats, with his most thunderous performances in Rapid and Blitz. He boasts peak ratings of 607 in Rapid, 665 in Blitz, and a respectable 486 in Bullet, showing versatility across the board.

Always ready to battle on both wings, he shines slightly better as White with a 54.62% win rate, while Black sees him hold his own with just under 48.06% victories. His tactics aren’t just clever, they're crafty: a comeback rate near 72% means Richard refuses to throw in the towel without a fight — a trait any chess warrior would admire.

Opening Repertoire

Richard is somewhat of a specialist when it comes to opening choices. His favorites? The Van 't Kruijs Opening and the Bird's Opening Dutch Variation, boasting impressively high win rates above 80%. Don't underestimate him when he opts for the Caro-Kann Defense or the Bishop's Opening either—these are proven weapons in his arsenal.

Competitive Record & Highlights

With a career tally that balances out to roughly 65 wins in Rapid and 231 in Blitz, alongside a fair share of losses and draws, Richard showcases the grit necessary for steady improvement. His longest winning streak hit a staggering 10 games, though he’s also known to tumble through rough patches with a longest losing streak of 9. As of now, he's riding a smooth wave with a current winning streak of two.

Time to Shine

If you’re looking to challenge Richard, be prepared for battles mostly favored towards midday hours—his best times to strike are typically around 11am to 12pm, with astonishing win rates over 55% and even a perfect 100% at 2am! Weekdays like Wednesday and weekends like Saturday seem prime for his chess fireworks.

Psychological Chess Facts

Known to keep his cool with a tilt factor of just 9 (yes, even chess players have that), Richard is more than just a tactical player; he’s a patient strategist who averages about 54 moves to win a game, showing he enjoys a long dance on the board. Also, a cheeky 6.57% early resignation rate suggests he knows when to cut losses—a skill in itself!

Recent Battles

Recently, DANRICH23 flexed his prowess with a commanding checkmate victory in a Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation—squeezing the competition until resignation was the only option. However, even the greats stumble: a loss recently came via a gritty English Opening (Anglo-Scandinavian Defense), proving every match is a lesson and every setback a stepping stone.

The Final Word

In the grand chessboard of life, Richard Daniel plays with heart, humor, and hustle. Whether cruising through openings with surgical precision or staging thrilling comebacks, he’s a worthy opponent and a passionate player who reminds us all that chess is not just a game of kings, but also of spirit.