Scott_Danshaw

Scott_Danshaw: The Chess.com Streamer Extraordinaire

Meet Scott_Danshaw, a chess streamer whose journey through the 64 squares is a rollercoaster of brilliant tactics, hard lessons, and the occasional blunder that keeps viewers entertained. Starting from humble beginnings with a rapid rating fluctuating wildly between 276 and 647 in early 2021, Scott's persistence paid off as they climbed impressively to a peak rapid rating of 1067 by March 2025.

Streamed Games & Playstyle

Known for favoring the Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit—a line where Scott boasts a solid win rate of nearly 62%—and the ever-sturdy Pirc Defense with a 66% win rate, Scott’s style combines aggression with resilience.

The streamer has a penchant for dramatic and tactical battles, as evidenced by a comeback rate of 76%, highlighting their knack for sneaky reversals when the chips are down. However, their inclination to resign early happens in about 3.3% of games, perhaps saving viewers from moments of crushing defeat… or prolonging the suspense.

Ratings Snapshot

• Rapid rating peak: 1067 (March 2025)
• Blitz peak: 806
• Bullet peak: 467
• Daily chess peak: 1020

Scott plays with enthusiasm across all time controls, juggling over 1000 rapid games, hundreds of blitz, and bullet duels, constantly sharpening the mind and thrilling the Twitch crowd with fast-paced action.

Stats and Quirks You’ll Love

Scott’s average moves per win hover at about 57, but losses tend to be marathon fights, lasting an average of 63 moves—because giving up is clearly not their style. Their best time to dismantle opponents? Midnight. It turns out late-night brainwaves and caffeine overload are a winning combo.

Not one to shy away from psychological warfare, Scott's “tilt factor” is a modest 10, suggesting they handle losses with grace (or at least minimal rage-quitting).

Most Memorable Game

In a recent live stream, Scott dazzled fans with a swift and sweet checkmate using the Vienna Game Max Lange Defense. The final move, 22. Qg7#, a textbook checkmate, sent chat into a frenzy. The game can be revisited here.

Scott’s Opponents and Rivalries

Scott has tangled with quite the colorful cast, facing creeperstreamerjack and vp70z over two dozen times each, swapping victories and creating streaming rivalries worth watching.

Why Watch Scott_Danshaw?

Whether you are a chess newbie or a seasoned player, Scott offers entertainment, education, and occasional epic fails all bundled into one vibrant stream. Expect to see a mix of bold gambits, tactical trickery, and a streamer who isn’t afraid to laugh at their own mishaps—even if the queen gets sacrificed unnecessarily.

Stay tuned for more moves, memes, and moments from Scott_Danshaw—chess streaming with a human touch!