Даниил Мазунин

Даниил Мазунин (Octopus12113)

Born into the chaotic yet fascinating world of online chess, Даниил Мазунин has quickly climbed the ranks with a unique blend of tactical cunning and relentless determination. Known to his opponents simply as Octopus12113, he’s as slippery and multi-armed in his game style as the username suggests—ready to strike from all directions!

Career Highlights

• Peak Rapid Rating: 1644 (May 2025) — a testament to steadily improving skills and deep understanding of the midgame complexities.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 1279 (May 2025) — proving his lightning-fast calculation powers and nerve under time pressure.
• Peak Blitz Rating: 1363 (May 2025) — where intuition and speed combine to create devastating pressure on opponents.
• Daily Chess: Maintains a solid 800 rating with an undefeated record, showing consistency even in slower formats.

Playing Style & Strategy

Даниил prefers to keep things interesting. With an average winning game lasting nearly 59 moves and losses stretching longer at about 66 moves, he fights hard in every single game. His endgame frequency is approximately 62%, confirming his knack for turning the game around even when the pressure is on. Early resignation is rare for him (only 0.24%), indicating a true warrior's spirit never willing to give up easily.

Not one to shy away from complex openings, Даниил frequently employs the mysterious and highly effective Top Secret opening strategy with a win rate of roughly 63.4% in Rapid games—though if you know what it is, don't tell! He also enjoys the Scotch Game and Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation, the latter netting him a solid 60% success rate. In Bullet, his most dangerous weapon is the Scotch Game Scotch Gambit, boasting a jaw-dropping 85.7% win rate. Opponents beware!

Psychological Edge & Notable Traits

Psychological endurance is key in chess, and Даниил holds a "Tilt Factor" of 10 — which means he stays reasonably calm but might throw in a pesky blunder or two under serious pressure. His best time to strike? The early bird gets the worm, with 4:00 AM being his prime time—a true night owl in the chess world.

He’s also a comeback master with an impressive 80% comeback rate, showing tenacity after setbacks and a keen eye for capitalizing on his opponents’ mistakes. Plus, his Win Rate After Losing a Piece is a respectable 52.3%—because who doesn’t love a good underdog story?

Recent Form & Memorable Battles

Despite occasional losses (current losing streak is 3 games), Даниил keeps bouncing back. His longest winning streak stands at a staggering 19 games — enough to make even Magnus sweat.

Recent Win Highlight: In June 2025, playing a thrilling encounter against kushim2024, he clinched victory on time using the Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System, showing not only tactical skill but also time management prowess.
Notable Loss: A tough loss came from Ahmad_noval09 in a dynamic Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening. Every defeat is just a setup for a better comeback!

Fun Facts

• His favorite color is probably chessboard brown-and-white, judging by his balanced win rates with both White (59.7%) and Black (51.5%).
• He’s tough on opponents named evgez228 with a near 94% success rate against them – someone else better watch out!
• Early resignation rate of less than 0.3% means he will drag you into a Titanic-length duel… and maybe still sink you.
• Preferred time control: Bullet chess – super fast, razor-sharp, adrenaline-pumping!

In the vast ocean of chess players, Даниил Mазунин stands out as the strategic Octopus12113 — eight arms, countless traps, and a heart beating for the game. Whether blitzing to victory or grinding through endgame complexities, he’s a name to remember. So, next time you face him, beware the tentacles!