Overview
Daniel Hermawan Lumban Tobing, also known online as RedWolf03, is a FIDE Master and a storm on the fast time controls. He favors Blitz play and has built a reputation for sharp tactical fights, resilient comebacks, and an endgame appetite that would make a bishop blush. This short biography highlights his style, notable opening choices, and some career highlights drawn from his recent performance.
Keywords: Daniel Hermawan Lumban Tobing, RedWolf03, FIDE Master, Blitz chess, chess openings, tactics, endgame.
Playing Style and Strengths
Daniel is best described as an energetic, tactically alert player who does not surrender quietly. His profile shows:
- Preferred time control - Blitz.
- High endgame frequency - he goes the distance in most games and thrives in long technical fights.
- Strong comeback ability - a very high comeback rate and a knack for turning the tide after setbacks.
- Deep games - long average decisive games, often exceeding 80 moves, showing patience and technique.
He combines tactical sharpness with solid endgame technique, which explains his strong performance across high volume Blitz and Bullet play. For a taste of his typical middlegame sparks, try this sample game viewer:
Career Highlights and Openings
Daniel earned the FIDE Master title and has impressive peak form in fast chess. His peak Blitz rating is notable: 2727 (2023-03-02). He has also reached extremely high Bullet peaks, reflecting fearless speed and calculation.
Favorite and most successful openings include:
- As Black in Blitz - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack where he enjoys a very high win rate.
- As Black - King's Indian Defense variations that produce dynamic, counterattacking games.
- As White and Black - a broad palette including Czech Defense, Scandinavian Defense and the occasional gambit such as the Amar Gambit in Bullet play.
Daniel is not afraid to mix theoretical lines with offbeat choices. Opponents get tested both on opening knowledge and in sharp middlegame puzzles.
Notable Opponents and Records
He has faced many regular opponents online. Some of the most played opponents include:
- elfami17 - long series of games with a strong record for Daniel.
- nethuk1i and hannibal4 - frequent rivals across fast time controls.
You can view profiles of recent rivals here: elfami17 nethuk1i hannibal4.
Overall career snapshot across fast games: large sample sizes in Bullet and Blitz with many decisive battles and a win-focused approach.
Fun Facts and Placeholders
- Nickname in the heap of opening books: RedWolf03 - aggressive, hungry, and fond of sharp corners of theory.
- Longest winning streak and current form are part of his momentum - streaks keep the legend rolling.
- Interactive items for the profile viewer:
- Rating trend -
- Peak Blitz stat - 2727 (2023-03-02)
- Play a sample of his style -
If you follow fast chess, keep an eye out for Daniel Hermawan Lumban Tobing. He moves fast, bites hard, and will probably flag you with a smile.