Overview
Daniel Alsina is a Grandmaster of chess and a bona fide blitz specialist. If chess were a sprint, Daniel would be the runner who ties his shoes mid-race and still finishes first. Prefers blitz time controls and is known for sharp tactical play, long decisive games, and an uncanny ability to keep fighting even after material setbacks.
- Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Notable trait: High endgame frequency and long average games
Career Highlights
Daniel climbed the blitz ladder quickly and recorded several peak performances across time controls. He has repeatedly crushed opposition in fast games and posted impressive streaks that made opponents check the clock more than the board.
- Explosive blitz form with multiple multi-month peaks and long winning runs.
- Longest winning streak: 27 games - the kind of run that makes even coffee nervous.
- Stubborn comeback ability: high comeback rate and solid win rate after losing pieces.
- Interactive snapshot: to follow the blitz rise over the years.
- Peak rating highlight: 2525 (2019-10-10)
Playing Style
Daniel is equal parts tactician and grinder. Games tend to be long and decisive, with many checks delivered and a preference for complex middlegames that bleed into rich endgames.
- Tactical awareness is strong - excellent comeback rate and ability to win after losing material.
- Endgame-oriented - most games go deep and often end by technical play rather than quick resignations.
- Avg moves per win: long, patient wins; avg moves per loss: even longer. Expect a fight to the last move.
Openings and Preferences
On the board Daniel favors sharp, uncompromising systems when he wants to press and solid defenses when he wants to outmaneuver. The Sicilian Najdorf is a recurring theme in his blitz arsenal and the Caro-Kann often appears as a reliable foil.
- Favorite openings: Sicilian Defense - Najdorf, Caro-Kann, Sicilian Closed and Alapin lines.
- White and black both see aggressive and practical treatment, with a healthy mix of theory and over-the-board creativity.
- Opening performance snapshot: strong win rates with Najdorf and excellent results versus several mainstream defenses.
- Learn the style: Sicilian_Najdorf
Memorable Opponents and Games
Daniel has faced a number of frequent rivals online. Some matchups became mini-rivalries, others became lessons in humility for his opponents.
Fun Facts and Quirks
When not calculating a 30-move tactic, Daniel enjoys making opponents wonder why they ever traded queens. He also has some delightful statistical quirks.
- Once went on a 27-game winning streak. Coffee was consulted only once and did not intervene.
- Plays remarkably well at odd hours - there are perfect win rates recorded at several morning hours.
- Endgame frequency is high - expect long, technical finishes rather than quick draws.
- Try a miniature:
Quick Stats Snapshot
- Total recorded blitz wins-losses-draws: 235-124-30
- Rapid, daily and bullet appearances show versatility across speeds.
- Strength-adjusted win rate by time control favors fast formats, with blitz leading the pack.
Where to Follow
Explore Daniel's games, study the Najdorf storms, and watch the endgame magic. Use the interactive charts and game viewer above to dive into the blitz kingdom.
- Interactive rating trend:
- Profile of a frequent rival: WarlordX