Biography
Daniel Beniosev is a titled chess player who has embraced the online era with gusto. Acknowledged by FIDE as a Candidate Master, he blends tactical zest with practical endgames, making his blitz sessions as entertaining as they are instructional. Daniel is known for a flexible opening repertoire and a fearless approach to sharp positions, especially in fast time controls where every second counts.
His journey spans Blitz, Rapid, Bullet and Daily formats, reflecting a constant drive to improve and to surprise opponents with energetic, dynamic play. In early 2025 he peaked with a Blitz rating approaching the 2500s, a milestone that has cemented his status as a rising force in the online scene. Off the board, he enjoys sharing ideas with fellow players and maybe a cheeky joke or two about hanging rooks and hidden tactics. For a quick profile glance, see Daniel Beniosev. A compact performance snapshot can be explored with
and 2467 (2025-04-08).Career Highlights
- Earned the Candidate Master title from FIDE.
- Reached a Blitz peak rating of 2467 (April 2025) and continued active competition across the major online formats.
- Notable consistency across time controls, with a reputation for adapting openings to the pace of the game and seizing initiative in sharp lines.
Opening Repertoire and Performance
Daniel favors a wide, practical repertoire that thrives in blitz and rapid settings. Below are highlights drawn from his performance data across time controls:
- Blitz openings
- Sicilian Defense: 128 games, 88 wins, 36 losses, 4 draws (WinRate 68.75%).
- Barnes Opening: Walkerling: 215 games, 135 wins, 75 losses, 5 draws (WinRate 62.79%).
- Amar Gambit: 186 games, 114 wins, 65 losses, 7 draws (WinRate 61.29%).
- French Defense: 96 games, 71 wins, 24 losses, 1 draw (WinRate 73.96%).
- Rapid openings
- Sicilian Defense: 278 games, 187 wins, 82 losses, 9 draws (WinRate 67.27%).
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation: 187 games, 104 wins, 73 losses, 10 draws (WinRate 55.61%).
- Elephant Gambit / French Defense mix: multiple lines with strong practical results.
- Bullet openings
- Amar Gambit: 123 games, 102 wins, 21 losses, 0 draws (WinRate 82.93%).
- Bishop's Opening: 20 games, 17 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws (WinRate 85%).
- Sicilian Defense: 26 games, 18 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws (WinRate 69.23%).
- Daily openings (selected examples)
- Sicilian Defense: 50+ games across various sublines, consistently productive (WinRate around the mid-60s).
- Scandinavian Defense and Unknown/Other lines also feature as practical choices in fast formats.
Notes
Daniel’s playing style blends ambitious decisions with solid fundamentals, often choosing active plans that put pressure on the opponent early. His approach mirrors a modern blitz mindset: fast instincts, deep calculation, and a sense of humor about the occasional misstep. For ongoing updates and deeper statistics, explore the profiles and charts linked above.