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Dumitru-Daniel Dinu FM

tusplingher Since 2021 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
42.1%- 46.2%- 11.7%
Rapid 2000 4W 0L 0D
Blitz 2928 1785W 2133L 565D
Bullet 2820 981W 908L 204D

Biography

Dumitru-Daniel Dinu is a Romanian chess player who earned the FIDE Master title from FIDE. He has built a reputation for lively Blitz battles and practical decision-making under pressure. A fixture in online and national circuits, Dinu blends solid theory with sharp improvisation, thriving in fast time controls. His preferred tempo is Blitz, where he has posted peak performances well into the 2900s, reflecting his tactical flair and resilience.

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Career highlights and playing style

Since emerging on the scene in 2021, Dinu has showcased a fearless, dynamic style that mixes aggressive ideas with solid fundamentals. He enjoys sharp tactical clashes but also leans into resourceful endgames, an approach supported by a high endgame frequency in his games.

  • FIDE Master title awarded by FIDE.
  • Peak Blitz rating reached 2945 (May 2025), signaling his peak form in fast time controls.
  • Longest winning streak on record: 15 games; he has also endured lengthy losing runs, underscoring his resilience.
  • Endgames are a frequent battleground for Dinu, highlighting his capacity to convert advantages in long, complex sequences.

Opening repertoire (Blitz)

In Blitz, Dinu favors a flexible mix of solid and dynamic lines. His Blitz openings include:

  • Caro-Kann Defense — 301 games, 118 wins, 141 losses, 42 draws (WinRate 39.2%).
  • Scandinavian Defense — 288 games, 121 wins, 138 losses, 29 draws (WinRate 42.01%).
  • Four Knights Game — 226 games, 72 wins, 97 losses, 57 draws (WinRate 31.86%).
  • Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon — 148 games, 64 wins, 62 losses, 22 draws (WinRate 43.24%).
  • Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack — 140 games, 57 wins, 63 losses, 20 draws (WinRate 40.71%).
  • French Defense: Exchange Variation — 136 games, 46 wins, 58 losses, 32 draws (WinRate 33.82%).
  • Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — 120 games, 47 wins, 60 losses, 13 draws (WinRate 39.17%).
  • Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation — 119 games, 37 wins, 65 losses, 17 draws (WinRate 31.09%).
  • Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line — 112 games, 62 wins, 43 losses, 7 draws (WinRate 55.36%).
  • Sicilian Defense — 98 games, 39 wins, 49 losses, 10 draws (WinRate 39.8%).

Bullet and other rapid formats show versatility as well, with openings like Nimzo-Larsen Attack and Scandinavian featured in top blitz results.

Playing style and mindset

Dinu is known for practical resilience and a willingness to engage in dynamic, fast-paced battles. He leans into long, grindy endgames and values precise calculation under pressure, earning respect as a credible counterpuncher in blitz circles. His approach combines sharp tactical skirmishes with careful endgame technique, making him a tough opponent in quick formats.

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