Overview
Daniel Motos Abellan (DMotos) is a Candidate Master with a taste for very fast time controls — a true Bullet specialist who prefers lightning decisions and cinematic blunders. Known for marathon endgames despite the clock ticking, Daniel combines stubborn practical play with a surprisingly healthy sense of humor at the board.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Bullet — quick reflexes, quicker comebacks
- Style keywords (SEO): Daniel Motos Abellan chess, DMotos Bullet player, Candidate Master, openings, endgame specialist
Playing Style
DMotos is the kind of player who drags most games into long, gritty fights: average decisive games run well past the textbook move 40, and endgames are his natural habitat. Opponents who expect early capitulation are often surprised — comebacks are a recurring theme.
- Endgame frequency: thrives in endings and long technical positions
- Avg moves per win: often grinds wins in protracted battles
- Tactical profile: high comeback rate and solid play after material losses
Career Highlights & Records
Daniel has compiled thousands of online games across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid, with a long list of memorable streaks and peak performances. He can switch from calm positional play to tactical fireworks depending on the clock and the mood.
- Impressive longest winning streak: 19 games (yes — nineteen in a row)
- Toughest slump: a longest losing streak of 13 (we all have one)
- Resiliency: noted for frequent comebacks and competitive results across Bullet and Blitz
- Peak highlight: 2759 (2025-09-09) (see chart below for form over time)
Openings & Preferences
Daniel’s opening choices are eclectic and purposeful. Whether unbalancing the position with an Amar Gambit or steering into solid French structures, he adapts to the clock and the opponent.
- Favorite white systems: Amar Gambit, Nimzo-Larsen Attack
- Black repertoire highlights: French Defense, Scandinavian Defense, Barnes Defense
- Flexibility: comfortable with offbeat sidelines and mainstream defenses alike
Head-to-Head & Notable Opponents
DMotos has faced a long list of frequent rivals. One particularly persistent adversary is forantes — a matchup that reads like a rivalry from an online sitcom.
- Most-played opponent: Francisco Orantes Taboada — record vs forantes: W67 / L157 / D33
- Other frequent opponents: javicio, elchechereche, richardleyvap
- Approach vs familiar foes: adapts openings and looks for psychological edges on repeat encounters
Fun Facts & Quirks
Daniel’s stats reveal a few lovable quirks that make him memorable both as an opponent and a character in the online arena.
- Plays a lot late-night Bullet — but paradoxically shines in long endgames
- Has a knack for snatching wins after a lost piece — opponents should double-check their tactics!
- Best hour to challenge him: statistics hint at strong results around morning and early afternoon (but don’t hold him to it)
Sample Game & Study
Pick apart a short, illustrative sequence — the kind DMotos might use to spring a surprise in Bullet.
- Mini game viewer:
Form & Data Visuals
Daniel’s Bullet form over recent years shows dramatic rises and streaks — perfect material for trend-hungry fans and analysts.
- Performance chart:
- Snapshot: strength-adjusted win rates favor fast time controls like Bullet and Blitz
Closing Note
Daniel Motos Abellan blends Candidate Master-level technique with an online warrior’s appetite for chaos. Whether you’re preparing an opening novelty or simply queueing for a Bullet duel, expect long fights, surprising comebacks, and a witty chat message after the game (win or lose).
- Want to study openings used by Daniel? Try the Amar Gambit or French Defense lines above.
- Curious about his rivals? See the profile link for forantes and others.