Simon Knudsen (aka 99simooon) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Simon Knudsen, a chess virtuoso who has achieved the prestigious title of FIDE Master. Simon operates predominantly in the blitz realm, where lightning-fast decisions and nerves of steel are essential—and this player has both in spades.
Rating & Performance
In 2025, Simon reached a blistering blitz peak rating of 2705, cruising with an average rating of around 2527 over 626 games. Not one to slow down, Simon also dabbled in bullet chess, hitting a daunting 2510 rating in that faster-and-fiercer variant.
Playing Style & Psychology
Simon’s style is the perfect mix of endurance and tactical wizardry. With an impressive endgame frequency near 80%, Simon thrives late in the battle, typically wrapping up wins after 79 moves on average. The comeback rate is staggering at over 90%, turning losing positions around with the flair of a chess Houdini. The psychological tilt factor of 6 means Simon occasionally gets rattled, but hey, even chess masters are human!
Noteworthy Achievements
- Longest winning streak: 13 games—because once Simon gets rolling, good luck stopping them!
- Win rate with White pieces: 57.41%, proving that first-move advantage is well capitalized upon.
- Flawless recovery: 100% win rate after losing a piece, the mark of a true tactician.
- Clan of “Top Secret” Opening: Mysterious yet effective, winning more than half of all games played in it.
Anecdotes & Opponent Records
Simon holds a hilarious 100% win rate against some foes named dodoucb and alex108108, showing no mercy on the virtual battlefield. But like every great hero’s story, there have been nemeses too—some opponents like mistereasy and pozitiff_chess have found ways to keep Simon in check. Rumor has it, Simon’s current streak is a modest 1 win... the suspense continues!
When to Challenge Simon
If you want to test your mettle, try catching Simon at their peak hours between 10 AM and 2 PM or late evening around 8 PM to 10 PM, when the win rate soars as high as 100% in some slots. But beware, 99simooon does not go down without a fight.
All in all, Simon Knudsen is a formidable force on the chessboard—part grandmaster tactician, part relentless competitor, and all around a chess personality you’ll want to keep an eye on. Just don’t let them catch you in a comeback!