Overview
Daniel Malta, known online as maalta7, is a chess streamer who brings speed, humor, and a healthy dose of bold ideas to the chair opposite the computer. He streams mainly Bullet games, but you'll also catch him in Blitz and Rapid bouts as he chats with his audience and treats each position as a mini adventure.
Daniel has built a loyal community around fast-paced chess and quick commentary, turning every stream into a lively club session. His energy and playful banter make even the trickiest endgames feel approachable.
Profile: Daniel Malta
Streaming and Community
As a prominent streamer, Daniel thrives on interaction. Viewers challenge him, cheer him on, and occasionally school him in real-time, which only adds to the fun. Bullet time control is his playground, where rapid decisions and sharp tactics collide in spectacular fashion.
- Regular Bullet sessions with audience-driven commentary
- Interactive Q&A and puzzle-solving between games
- Humorous storytelling that makes complex ideas feel simple
Openings and Playing Style
Daniel favors practical, aggressive ideas that keep pressure on opponents in fast time controls. His Bullet opening toolkit includes:
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a reliable weapon with tactical bite
- Amar Gambit — a bold surprise that keeps opponents guessing
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — steady, flexible structures
- French Defense and its Exchange Variations — solid, resilient thinking
These choices reflect a player who loves dynamic play and the thrill of turning short games into learning opportunities.
Legacy and Outlook
Daniel Malta continues to push his Bullet game on stream, sharing insights with a growing audience and inviting others to chase faster, clearer thinking at the chessboard. His blend of speed, humor, and teaching makes every session feel like a lively meetup with fellow players.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| 33311satan | 28W / 53L / 10D | View Games |
| Álvaro Miguelino | 30W / 40L / 6D | View Games |
| Fagner Lima | 15W / 48L / 6D | View Games |
| alanuzquiano | 39W / 4L / 4D | View Games |
| igorgt900 | 28W / 13L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1963 | 2200 | 1709 | |
| 2024 | 1857 | 2102 | 2205 | |
| 2023 | 1803 | 2104 | 2111 | 1768 |
| 2022 | 1818 | 2104 | 2151 | 1767 |
| 2021 | 1975 | 2104 | 2033 | 1731 |
| 2020 | 1818 | 1712 | 1934 | 1710 |
| 2019 | 1725 | 2005 | 1627 | 1631 |
| 2018 | 1466 | 1735 | 960 | 1433 |
| 2017 | 1116 | 859 | ||
| 2016 | 859 | |||
| 2015 | 1173 | 1054 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54W / 22L / 4D | 37W / 41L / 5D | 84.8 |
| 2024 | 190W / 174L / 21D | 171W / 190L / 21D | 82.0 |
| 2023 | 235W / 217L / 23D | 204W / 233L / 28D | 83.9 |
| 2022 | 197W / 160L / 36D | 161W / 191L / 38D | 83.3 |
| 2021 | 320W / 262L / 53D | 283W / 299L / 55D | 84.3 |
| 2020 | 768W / 671L / 108D | 706W / 741L / 106D | 83.4 |
| 2019 | 951W / 802L / 114D | 866W / 914L / 93D | 78.2 |
| 2018 | 936W / 707L / 63D | 836W / 778L / 76D | 75.2 |
| 2017 | 3W / 2L / 0D | 2W / 5L / 0D | 66.8 |
| 2016 | 0W / 2L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 44.3 |
| 2015 | 7W / 7L / 0D | 3W / 10L / 0D | 58.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 163 | 83 | 71 | 9 | 50.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 160 | 87 | 72 | 1 | 54.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 130 | 70 | 53 | 7 | 53.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 121 | 62 | 57 | 2 | 51.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 115 | 51 | 62 | 2 | 44.4% |
| French Defense | 114 | 63 | 46 | 5 | 55.3% |
| Döry Defense | 69 | 38 | 27 | 4 | 55.1% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 66 | 33 | 31 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 60 | 36 | 22 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 55 | 29 | 26 | 0 | 52.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 575 | 305 | 234 | 36 | 53.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 383 | 181 | 192 | 10 | 47.3% |
| Petrov's Defense | 366 | 159 | 184 | 23 | 43.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 301 | 141 | 145 | 15 | 46.8% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 300 | 159 | 117 | 24 | 53.0% |
| English Opening | 296 | 142 | 138 | 16 | 48.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 254 | 124 | 107 | 23 | 48.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 223 | 94 | 117 | 12 | 42.1% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 220 | 91 | 116 | 13 | 41.4% |
| Australian Defense | 208 | 108 | 92 | 8 | 51.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| English Opening: Carls-Bremen System | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Réti Opening | 84 | 43 | 32 | 9 | 51.2% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 79 | 42 | 31 | 6 | 53.2% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 79 | 41 | 33 | 5 | 51.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 72 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 70 | 31 | 31 | 8 | 44.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 67 | 34 | 26 | 7 | 50.8% |
| Sicilian Defense | 67 | 36 | 25 | 6 | 53.7% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 57 | 27 | 25 | 5 | 47.4% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 50 | 21 | 25 | 4 | 42.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 41 | 18 | 21 | 2 | 43.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 18 | 0 |