About Daniil Lintchevski (Paralinch)
Daniil Lintchevski, known online as Paralinch, is a Grandmaster of chess and a force to be reckoned with on fast time controls. Although comfortable across formats, Daniil prefers Rapid play and often turns quick middlegame scrambles into lasting advantages. Expect tactical fireworks, long endgames, and the occasional cheeky trap that makes spectators laugh out loud.
Career trend snapshot:
Career Highlights
- Title: Grandmaster, regularly competing online and over the board.
- Peak Rapid performance captured here: 2347 (2026-03-23)
- Peak Blitz and Bullet form have been breathtaking: 2979 (2019-09-17) and 3056 (2024-08-19)
- Longest winning streak: 20 games. Current winning streak: 3 games.
- Remarkable comeback ability. Daniil has a documented comeback rate above 90 percent, which means never write him off.
Playing Style
Daniil blends tactical sharpness with marathon endurance. He finishes a very high proportion of games in complex endgames and averages nearly 90 moves in wins. Opponents who win material early must still beware. Daniil often converts chaotic positions with practical precision.
- Preferred time control: Rapid.
- Endgame frequency is high. Daniil thrives in long technical battles.
- Tactical resilience: strong win rate after losing material and a low one sided loss rate.
Favorite Openings and Repertoire
Daniil uses a varied opening toolkit. He is happy to play quiet strategic lines or plunge into sharp Najdorf and modern systems. A few repertoire highlights:
- With White: Scotch Game and the Accelerated Dragon Marochny Bind are among Daniil's successful choices. Scotch Game Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind
- With Black: Caro-Kann and the French Exchange are mainstays. Caro-Kann Defense French Defense: Exchange Variation
- Also effective in practice: Four Knights, Najdorf, and a love for offbeat gambits when the mood strikes.
Notable Opponents
Daniil has faced many regulars on the service. A few of the most-played opponents include:
- Fidel Corrales Jimenez
- MasterLeif
- omgyabuhal
- Cristobal Henriquez
Sample Game (illustrative)
Short tactical sequence to give a taste of typical sharp play. Click to explore in the viewer.
Fun Facts
- Nickname Paralinch sounds like a piano term. Expect improvisation and occasional virtuoso moments.
- Best time of day to challenge Daniil is not during his early morning streaks. 07:00 local time is when he is often at his sharpest.
- If you beat him, do not get too comfortable. He has an uncanny ability to come back from worse positions.
Quick Stats
- Preferred Time Control: Rapid
- High tactical awareness and endgame skill
- Known for long decisive games and strong practical play