Rodan Daniel: The Grandmaster of Blunders and Comebacks
Meet RodanDaniel, a chess enthusiast with a knack for thrilling games and an inspiring comeback rate of 73.27%. Known in some circles as the 'Comeback King', Rodan has turned losing pieces into winning positions with a perfect 100% win rate after losing material—proving that sometimes, the underdog story is the best chess story.
Ratings & Formats
Rodan’s journey began humbly in daily chess with a starting rating of 1200 back in 2008. Over the years, his Blitz chess rating has seen a heroic rise and fall (and rise again), peaking at 1357 in 2024. His Rapid games have recently soared, boasting a max rating of 1558 in 2025, showing he truly masters the timed dance of the board.
Style of Play
Juggling nerves and cunning, Rodan’s games average about 65 moves per win and 62 moves per loss, indicating he loves a good fight until the very end. With an endgame frequency of over 60%, he’s comfortable in the battlefield of kings and pawns long after the opening fireworks have faded.
Psychological Prowess
Even with a tilt factor of 11 (because hey, who doesn’t get a little salty about that sneaky bishop!), Rodan’s spirit remains unbroken. His difference between rated and casual win rates stands at 47.44%, perhaps confirming that deep down, he plays best when the stakes are real.
Opening Mystery
Rodan's opening book is classified as Top Secret (blinkenlights optional), with a solid win rate hovering around 47-50% across all time controls. Sometimes, mystery is the best defense.
Memorable Opponents & Rivalries
He’s tangled with foes like kantoru and ngduckhai, where the battles have been more exciting than a thriller movie. Rodan’s win rate against sp4rt4c0 is a fierce 90.91%, clearly highlighting a rivalry skewed heavily in Rodan’s favor.
Fun Facts
- Rodan’s longest winning streak is a courageous 13 games.
- He apparently gets his best moves in the early morning hour of 3 AM—with a flawless 100% win rate!
- Despite being a fierce competitor, he only prematurely resigns about 3.36% of the time. Giving up early? Not his style.
The Rodan Experience
Whether it’s sharp tactical blazes or slow-burning strategic fires, Rodan Daniel embodies the joy of the struggle on the 64 squares. His record is a rollercoaster of thrilling highs and daring comebacks, making every game feel like a mini epic. Opponents beware: if you think you’ve got Rodan down, you might just be giving him the best setup for a stunning turnaround!
