Daniel Rensch

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Daniel Rensch
Chess Professional
Born	October 10, 1985 (age 30) Phoenix, AZ, United States
Residence	Mesa, AZ, United States
Occupation	Vice-President of Content and Professional Operations atChess.com
Website	www.chess.com

Daniel Rensch is an International chess master, event organizer, lecturer, commentator, and chess personality from the United States. He was a child prodigy; he holds the Arizona State record for youngest national master at 14 years old. ^[1] National Master is a title awarded by the US Chess Federation when a player's rating passes 2200 on the USCF rating scale. He won the 1998 Elementary National Championship, the 2000 Junior High National Championship, tied for the 2004 National High School Championship,^[2] and was the highest rated 19-year-old in the US, 2004. ^[3] He is the President of American Chess Events LLC,^[4] and Vice-President of Content and Professional Operations at chess.com.^[5]

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Shelby School Chess Team[edit]

Under Rensch's reign, the Shelby School Chess Team won multiple State and National Chess Championships. As Captain of the 1998 team, they won the K-3, K-6 and K-9 National Championships, a feat that only the Rensch's Shelby School chess team was able to accomplish in American scholastic chess history. ^[6]

Personal life[edit]

Ear surgeries[edit]

In 2004, Rensch was experiencing hearing loss because of an infected stapes bone. From 2004-2006, he underwent five surgeries. In this uncomfortable condition, which prohibited him from flying to most major chess tournaments, he lost his lead over other 19-year-old chess masters. ^[3]

Teaching career[edit]

During this same time period, his interest in teaching chess blossomed. Along with teaching private students, Rensch's involvement with American Chess Events led to him taking over all of their operations since 2007. ^[6]

Family[edit]

Also in 2004, Rensch became a young husband, and soon to be Father. Daniel and Shauna Rensch now have 4 children.

Professional life[edit]

IM norms[edit]

Rensch earned his final IM norm at Susan Polgar's SPICE CUP by a achieving a draw against then Grand master candidate Ray Robson.^[7]

Video lecturer[edit]

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.^[8]^[9]^[10] 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.^[11]

Commentator[edit]

Rensch is known for his very original, humorous style of chess commentary, Rensch brings an exciting, fresh take on the traditional world of chess analysis. He is best known for his coverage of the GM Blitz Battles. His live shows at chess.com/tv include "Man vs Machine," "Call of the Wild," and "Bullet Brawls."

Event organizor[edit]

An online event, "The $40,000 GM Blitz Battle Championship" has been organized, and will be hosted, by Rensch. The event will include, world no. 1, Magnus Carlsen, and 7 other world class speed chess players.^[12]

Other work[edit]

Jake Goldberger employed Rensch's chess expertise in the direction of the independent film Life of a King. ^[13]

References[edit]

Jump up^ "Scottsdale boy nears state record in chess". AZcentral.com.
Jump up^ "Daniel Rensch". chessgames.com. Chessgames Services LLC.
^ Jump up to:^a ^b "Road to GM: Not Broken". The United States Chess Federation.
Jump up^ "Interview with IM Daniel Rensch". Elizabeth Spiegel's blog.
Jump up^ "Member Profile: Daniel Rensch". Chess.com.
^ Jump up to:^a ^b "Mission Statement". American Chess Events.
Jump up^ Polgar, Susan. "Polgar: Rensch fulfills longtime dream at SPICE Cup Tournament". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
Jump up^ "Video Series on Rook Endings". Chess.com.
Jump up^ "Video Series on Isolated Queen Pawns". Chess.com.
Jump up^ "Pawn Structure 101 Video Series". Chess.com.
Jump up^ "Everything You Need to Know 1: Start Playing Chess". Chess.com.
Jump up^ "Magnus Carlsen Headlines Chess.com Championship". prweb.
Jump up^ "Chess Master Masters Movies". Payson Roundup.

External links[edit]

Danny Rensch Fan Club

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