Dan Herman NM

Dan Herman (aka Flaccidmoves)

Dan Herman is a crafty National Master, a title that says, “Yes, I know my knights from my bishops... most of the time.” Nicknamed Flaccidmoves online (because who hasn't had a few questionable moves?), Dan has earned respect for a dynamic and resilient playing style.

Starting around 2016, Dan’s bullet rating soared from a humble 1401 to a blazing peak near 2600! Not bad for someone who occasionally contemplates if pushing a pawn really counts as a “move.” In blitz, Dan also flourished, reaching a high of 2590 in mid-2024, crushing opponents faster than you can say "Check!"

Dan’s games are a rollercoaster of brilliant tactics and stubborn defense. With a comeback rate over 68%, it's like watching a phoenix repeatedly rising from its own chessboard ashes. Dan wins nearly 55-60% of their games with both unknown and secret openings—because top-level secrecy is the best opening of all.

A strategist with patience, Dan’s endgame frequency is high and they average about 58 moves per win, showing games where even pawns earn their keep. On the psychological front, Dan has a tilt factor around 13, so let’s just say losing early doesn’t usually result in throwing the keyboard (though moments of keyboard-throwing remain unconfirmed).

Known for gaming best in the afternoon, around noon, Dan’s favorite times to strike tend to have a ~80% win rate, making them a formidable opponent when the sun is high and coffee is strong.

Playing Style

• Early Resignation Rate: 17.7% – Sometimes even Dan knows when the fish have jumped out of the frying pan.
• Endgame Frequency: 65% – Stick around, because that’s where Dan shines.
• White Pieces Win Rate: 57.4%
• Black Pieces Win Rate: 54.5%

Tactical Brilliance

Dan’s resilience is legendary with a 68.4% comeback rate and a solid 52.1% win rate even after losing a piece. In other words, don’t be too quick to cheer your material gains.

Notable Recent Game

In a 2025 bullet match against golobnjak, Dan employed the Modern Defense and won by resignation after a hard-fought 43-move battle, demonstrating Dan’s knack for squeezing opponents out in strategic endgames.

Opponent Highlights

Among frequent foes, Dan holds a slim but respectable edge against top regulars like termenoil (52.6% win rate) and dominates players such as interactivechess (nearly 89% wins). Yet, beware the quirky underdog, who might just sneak a surprising win from Dan now and then.

All in all, Dan Herman is your friendly neighborhood chess wizard: skilled, persistent, and always ready to outwit another opponent while keeping a sharp sense of humor about the chaotic battlefield known as the chessboard.

Follow Dan if you enjoy creative plays, tough endgames, and the occasional blunder that somehow leads to a comeback! Because in the end, chess is a game of learning—and laughs.