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Daniel Rensch

@DanielRensch

Be. Have. Do. Chief Chess Officer @Chesscom. My book “Dark Squares” is out! Inquiries: [email protected]

 Moskva - Arizona
go.chess.com/dark_squares
Joined February 2010
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It's finally here! Happy publication day! go.chess.com/dark_squares_20…
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@chesscom16 Sep 2025
From a cult upbringing, to an IM title, to CCO of Chess.com, Dark Squares is the story of Danny Rensch. Hardcover, ebook, and audiobooks available for purchase now! Link below 👇
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Playing @IM_Rosen is always a fun time 😅 Watch the game on my YouTube channel!
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Full game link: youtube.com/watch?v=KvErT2ks…
I PLAYED AGAINST ERIC ROSEN!

I PLAYED AGAINST ERIC ROSEN!

I played BLITZ against @eric-rosen at the Naroditsky Memorial! But ...

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wdym it's November and we still have ALL of this before 2027?! ⚡ Speed Chess Championship ♟️ Total Chess World Champs 🏆 FIDE World Championship 🇹🇷 World Rapid & Blitz Champs 💂 London Chess 🎓 Collegiate Chess League ➕ Titled Tuesdays, 3 0 Thursdays, Bullet Brawls, Freestyle Fridays, Chess Club Showdowns, Arena Kings
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I know I got lucky @JoveljicDejan 😉 but this was a fun move to find - Black to move!
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What makes something a CULT - is this a hot take? 👀
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There’s nothing like seeing the little kid who just can’t understand that there’s more candy coming, and they MUST eat every piece the moment they get it before the next house.
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you know ball, @HKane 👏
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NBA Cup floor designs… I just… I just can’t…
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We’re back in the top ten, Chess Fam 💪 — LFG!
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WFM Alexandra Botez vs. IM Danny Rensch from the Naroditsky Memorial Creator Invitational Tournament! 💚
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(Ignore my accents 😂) Playing the NEW Steven Adams chess bot! 🚀
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They added CHESS to DEADLOCK?! 🔥 Here's what Soloman's chess positions are referencing!
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“What a wonderful reminder of what actually matters…” — @StevenBartlett Hospice was involved in both my parents’ deaths in different ways. Forever grateful. An uplifting episode here 🙏 youtu.be/GlaSnROMqRY?is=CLfA…
The Deathbed Doctor: Weeks Before Death, Patients Start Having...

The Deathbed Doctor: Weeks Before Death, Patients Start Having...

What if everything you thought you knew about the final moments of ...

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I've been on a lot of cult podcasts this year, and learned so much about digital tactics and dangers... It's frightening!
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adding "look at pictures of cats" to my chess routine
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Quietly having the best 2026 of any player in the world: Wesley So 💪
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@chess24comOct 22
After defeating the defending champion, Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So is this year's U.S. Chess Champion! chess.com/news/view/wesley-s…
2026 U.S. Chess Championship Playoffs: Wesley So Wins 4th U.S. Chess Championship

2026 U.S. Chess Championship Playoffs: Wesley So Wins 4th U.S. Chess Championship

GM Wesley So defeated Fabiano Caruana 1.5-0.5 in rapid tiebreaks to win his 4th U.S. Chess Championship title.

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Congrats on the new partnership Dina!! 😜 Always great to play against you! Full video on YouTube 🫵
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Congrats Lud and QT 🥹🥰😍
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Mr. Cinderella✨
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One year. We move forward by announcing the Naroditsky Fellowship committee: Chair: IA Grant Oen GM Hikaru Nakamura GM Sam Shankland GM Robert Hess GM Kayden Troff IM John Bartholomew IM Eric Rosen We will always ensure your profound impact lives on.❤️
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Sad that no new memories will ever be made 💔 but grateful for every memory I have with you, Danya. Miss you always ❤️
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A teacher, player, and friend. We miss you, Danya.
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