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Daniel Rensch - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

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NameDaniel Rensch
First NameDaniel
Last NameRensch
OccupationChess Player
BirthdayOctober 10
Birth Year1985
Place of BirthPhoenix
Home TownArizona
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLibra
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Daniel Rensch Biography

Daniel Rensch is one of the most popular and richest Chess Player who was born on October 10, 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

Rensch won the 1998 Elementary National Championship before becoming Arizona’s youngest National Master in 1999. After earning the title, Rensch won the 2000 Junior High National Championship in Tucson, Arizona. In 2004, Rensch tied for the National High School Championship, beating future grandmaster Aleksandr Lenderman to win the title.

Rensch earned his first International Master (IM) norm in 2004 at the Foxwoods Open in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Backed by his strong performances, Rensch became the highest rated 19-year-old in the United States that year. Rensch earned his second IM norm in the 2008 Berkeley International, after tying for third-place finish with only one loss. In 2009, Rensch earned his final IM norm at Susan Polgar’s SPICE CUP by achieving a draw against Ray Robson, who went on to achieve ‘youngest ever grandmaster in the United States’.

Daniel Rensch (born October 10, 1985) is an American chess master, event organizer, lecturer, and commentator. He holds the Arizona state record for youngest national master at 14 years old. He is the president of American Chess Events LLC and chief chess officer of Chess.com.

Daniel Rensch Net Worth

Daniel is one of the richest Chess Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Daniel Rensch's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeChess Player
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HouseLiving in own house.

Rensch is best known for his coverage of Chess.com’s flagship events like the Bullet Chess Championship, PRO Chess League, and the 2018 Speed Chess Championship.

In 2019, Rensch spoke at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston, Massachusetts to discuss the future of computer chess.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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An online event, “The $40,000 GM Blitz Battle Championship”, was organized and hosted by Rensch in 2016. The event included world number one, Magnus Carlsen, and 7 other world-class speed chess players. The tournament has since evolved into the Speed Chess Championships, becoming one of Chess.com’s premier events. In 2019, the tournament featured a Junior and Women’s Championship in addition to the primary event, and attracted players like Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian, and Ding Liren.

Who is Daniel Rensch Dating?

According to our records, Daniel Rensch is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Daniel Rensch’s is not dating anyone.

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Rensch has also commentated live, over-the-board tournaments like the Isle of Man International, where top players like Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana competed. In 2019, Rensch also hosted the “Twitch Rivals” Komodo Boss Rush event live in San Francisco with grandmaster Robert Hess.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Rensch has been offering in-depth, educational chess analysis online since 2009. His well known “Rook Endgames: Beginner to Master series”, “Isolated Queen Pawns”, and “Pawn Structure 101” series are among the most popular on Chess.com. In addition, his “Everything You Need to Know” video series designed for beginners boasts the most views of any video in Chess.com’s library, totaling over 615,000 views.

In 2019, Rensch tied for first place in the Denver Open alongside Jesse Kraai, in a field with many talented grandmasters.

Facts & Trivia

Daniel Ranked on the list of most popular Chess Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Daniel Rensch celebrates birthday on October 10 of every year.

What happened Danny Rensch?

In a move that he described as “the best opportunity I’ve ever had,” Daniel Rensch announced Monday that he would be departing his position as chief chess officer at Chess.com to play the role of Lead Punchline on the new TBS show Just Alright at Chess.

Who is the owner of Chess com?

HeadquartersUnited States of America
Founder(s)Erik Allebest Jay Severson
Key peopleErik Allebest (Co-founder & CEO) Jay Severson (Co-founder & Advisor) Daniel Rensch (Vice President) Lee Price (COO)
IndustryInternet
Employees120+

How much do you make working at Chess com?

The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Chess.com is $88,668, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $220,121, or $105 per hour. At Chess.com, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $149,123 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $39,965 annually.

How do I become a chess com staff?

The first requirement you need is you have to be 18+. And you must be a computer expert. You also have be a member in chess.com for at least 6 months. Hope this helps, thanks.

Do chess players have high IQ?

Many chess players of all different levels do have high IQs of over 100 score. Some of our greatest chess players in history for example Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen have IQs well over 140 score. This is a a lot considering that 100 is the average IQ.

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