Daniel Lewry

Daniel Lewry: The Underdog with a Tactical Punch

Daniel Lewry, or as inquisitive opponents might know him online, dlewry02, is not your everyday chess player. Sporting a peak rapid rating close to 980 in late 2020, Daniel has demonstrated a flair for turning the tables when the pressure mounts. His journey through the blitz arena has been a rollercoaster ride: from dipping below 200 in mid-2023 to bouncing back and peaking at a spirited 460 in May 2025, proving that persistence beats all.

Playing Style and Stats

Daniel’s style leans heavily into a mix of endurance and calculated aggression. With an average of 61 moves per win and nearly as many moves in defeat, games involving Daniel are never short on drama. His endgame frequency is impressively high at 59%, showing that he does not shy away from the long haul. However, a tilt factor of 9 suggests that even this resilient player isn’t immune to the psychological bumps on the chess journey.

Favorite Openings - The Chess Buffet

A true connoisseur of openings, Daniel’s rapid repertoire embraces the Queen's Pawn Opening with remarkable results, fighting fiercely in the Zukertort and Chigorin variations. Notably, he boasts a 100% blitz win rate with the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, proving this line is the secret sauce of his blitz arsenal. He’s not afraid to jazz things up either, holding his own with the Englund Gambit and even tossing in some Bishop’s Opening tricks occasionally.

Comebacks, Work Ethic & Quirks

Here’s a thinker who loves a good comeback; Daniel has an impressive 74% comeback rate. Losing a piece? No problem—he’s still got a fighting chance, but his win rate after losing material is a modest 42%. He might occasionally resign early (only about 5% of games), but that’s just a sign of his pragmatic approach when the battlefield gets too bleak.

Memorable Victory

One recent gem of a victory was against the ever-suspicious murilo-carvalho on May 30, 2025. Daniel flawlessly executed the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, winning by resignation after 19 moves of intricate maneuvering that would make Magnus nod in approval.

Off the Board

When not plotting bishop forks or queen sacrifices, Daniel’s preferred hour to play is 5 PM sharp—the time when his strategic gears turn into overdrive, boasting a 100% win rate at that precise hour. From the statistics, it seems an afternoon espresso might be part of his secret recipe.

In Summary

Daniel Lewry is the kind of chess player who proves that raw numbers don't tell the whole tale. With highs and lows that rival a chess thriller, a steadfast dedication to complex endgames, and a cheeky penchant for some offbeat openings, Daniel embodies the passion and unpredictability that keep the game endlessly exciting. Keep your eyes on dlewry02 – he’s making every move count!