Daniel Barria - The International Master of Chess
Meet Daniel Barria, better known in the 64-square kingdom as manitodeplomo. Holding the esteemed title of International Master from FIDE, Daniel is no stranger to the fierce battles of bullet and blitz chess arenas, where speed meets precision (and occasionally, heroic blunders).
Daniel's chess career is an epic saga of highs, lows, and plenty of caffeine-fueled marathons. Since 2011, their bullet rating rocketed from a modest 1455 to a mind-boggling peak rating of 2805 in March 2025. That's not a typo! Whether gnawing through the clock or outsmarting opponents in lightning-fast blitz games, Daniel’s average win rate hovers near 46% in bullet, tackling over 21,000 games — talk about dedication (or an unhealthy addiction to chess.com).
On the blitz battlefield, Daniel has danced through over 9,000 clashes with a nearly 49% winning score, showcasing versatility in openings that include the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Variation and the Queen’s Gambit Declined Ragozin Alekhine Variation. And don't forget their rapid games, with bright moments peaking above 2400 FIDE — enough to make even the grandmasters squint.
What makes Daniel truly fascinating? They boast an impressive comeback rate of over 82%, proving that even when pawns are lost, hope—and clever tactics—are never far away. In fact, after losing a piece, Daniel still clinches victory 45% of the time. When life gives Daniel lemons, they checkmate the lemon tree.
Despite the occasional grim streak (a longest losing spree of 25 games – hey, nobody’s perfect), Daniel’s fighting spirit is unmatched. Whether it's Monday morning or the witching hour (their prime time is midnight!), Daniel’s on-the-clock prowess keeps the chess world guessing.
Off the board, Daniel's playful style is hard to categorize – quick moves, deep strategy, and enough nerve to sometimes resign early (only about 1.3% of games, so mostly a gentleman) - a humble warrior with a long memory for endgames, averaging over 73 moves per win. Ah, the epic endings Daniel weaves!
Recent highlights? Just look at their latest victorious performance on May 27, 2025, executing a stellar Queen's Gambit Declined Orthodox Rubinstein Variation, forcing their opponent into resignation after a strategic crescendo of sacrifices and positional mastery. Check it out for a masterclass in patient aggression!
In short, Daniel Barria is the kind of chess player that reminds us all: rapid fire and calculation may dazzle, but the true art is resilience, creativity, and knowing when to castle—and when to set your opponent aflame with a lethal attack.