Eli Danieli

Chess Player Profile: Eli Danieli (Elikoko)

Meet Eli Danieli, affectionately known in the world of virtual checkmates as Elikoko — a player whose passion for chess shines through every move, whether it's lightning-fast bullet games or simmering daily matches. Eli has been on a riveting chess journey since 2011, battling through thousands of games with quite the adventurous spirit.

Rating Chronicles

From a humble beginning with a blitz rating around 1079 in 2011, Eli steadily climbed the ranks, peaking impressively at 1449 in Blitz (2018), 1447 in Rapid (2021), and a spicy 1237 in Bullet (2012). Though Eli’s daily chess endeavors top out at a modest 1200 rating, their blitz and rapid prowess tell tales of countless strategic skirmishes and victorious conquests.

Playing Style & Tactical Flare

When it comes to chess habits, Eli's games tend to be marathons rather than sprints, boasting an average win length of about 66 moves. Early resignations are rare (just 1.02%), but don't be fooled — Eli's endgame involvement is extensive, appearing in over 71% of matches. Known for their resilience, they have a remarkable comeback rate of over 77% that would make even the toughest grandmasters nod in respect. And if losing a piece has you shaking, watch Eli — they still maintain a stubborn 44% win rate after such setbacks!

The Psychological Battlefield

Eli is no stranger to the emotional rollercoaster of chess, with a tilt factor around 14 — so yes, they’re human after all. Interestingly, 3 AM appears to be their secret weapon hour, armed with their sharpest focus and best performance. Rated matches add a spicy extra 5.76% win edge over casual games, revealing that nothing gets their swords sharper than a bit of leaderboard pressure.

Statistics Highlights

• Overall Blitz Record: 9,279 Wins, 9,103 Losses, 873 Draws
• Bullet Battles: 2,058 Wins vs. 2,018 Losses with 57 Draws
• Rapid Play: Balanced with 204 Wins and 212 Losses
• Daily Chess: Undefeated (1-0!) – a start worthy of champions!
• Longest Winning Streak: 12 games — a true run of a fierce chess gladiator.
• Most Played Opponents Include: barhoum1980, irenemoors, kadentt, and of course sophiemarceau (who seems to have a hard time against Elikoko!)

Memorable Recent Battles

Eli just clinched a clever victory against Shirotabi (blacks) with a classic Queen's Gambit Declined treatment, forcing a resignation after 18 moves of tactical finesse and positional control — apparently, Elikoko’s moves whisper, “resign now or forever hold your piece!” [Game Link]

On the not-so-glorious side, Eli also experienced the sting of defeat recently to MtStoke100, falling victim to a Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation on the other side of the board. But hey, every loss is just another lesson (and another story for the chess tavern). [Game Link]

Opening Repertoire

Known for wielding some "Top Secret" openings (or is it just their own eclectic mix?), Eli flexes a variety of chess openings with decent success. Highlights include:

• Petrov’s Defense: Perfect score over three games – a tactical fan’s dream.
• Giuoco Piano and its variations, showcasing both classical charm and modern spice.
• Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc: Used with poise, boasting a win rate close to 67% in blitz.

Fun Facts

• Elikoko’s win rate on Saturdays hits an even 50.68% — maybe the weekend just really fuels the chess fire.
• Prefers playing blitz and bullet over classical formats — because who really wants to think too long?
• Known to play long endgames where patience meets opportunity – Eli proved you don’t need to rush to checkmate!

Whether crushing quick bullet games or grinding out wins in endgame marathons, Eli Danieli is a worthy foe and a delight to watch. Here's to many more epic battles on the 64 squares — may your pawns advance and your opponents resign gracefully!