Šimon Šotek - The CzechChessplayer17
Meet Šimon Šotek, known in the chess universe as CzechChessplayer17, a player who’s turned tactical maneuvers into an art form and bullet chess into a near superpower. His journey from a modest Bullet rating around 1300 in 2023 to a scorching peak of over 2000 by 2025 is nothing short of legendary – talk about leveling up faster than a rook on an open file!
But it’s not just bullet where Šotek shines. He’s a Rapid specialist with a peak rating crossing 2500, making his opponents wonder if they accidentally challenged a grandmaster—or a computer. In Blitz, he’s no slouch either, boasting a max rating above 2300, which means when the clock ticks down, expect Šimon’s moves to land sharp and fast.
His secret weapon? Well, he calls it "Top Secret" – but don’t let the name fool you, it’s probably just his mind racing faster than the speed of light. This opening has brought him a win rate north of 60% in Bullet and Blitz, and a solid 55%+ in Rapid – good enough to keep most grandmasters guessing and their kings trembling.
Playing Style & Stats
- Early resignation rate: Just 3.62% – Šimon’s a fighter, not one to give up easily.
- Endgame frequency: 71% – clearly, he loves to dance past the midgame chaos and show off his endgame wizardry.
- Average moves per win: About 70 moves – patience is a virtue, especially when you’re setting traps.
- White win rate: 59.24%, Black win rate: 56.48% – proving he’s dangerous no matter the color he plays.
- Comeback rate: A stunning 81.04% – because who doesn’t love a good Hollywood-style chess comeback?
Šimon’s psychological resilience is notable too, with a tilt factor of just 7 – meaning he keeps his cool even when the board looks like a battlefield (and yes, he’s lost a few pieces, but he's bounced back nearly 100% of the time!).
Fun Facts
- His win rate peaks during the mysterious hour of 4 AM (a whopping 94.12%) – clearly, Šimon is the ghost of the opening moves, haunting the night.
- Despite his power, he’s humble enough to have a slightly lower win rate in casual versus rated games – clearly taking chess seriously, but knowing how to have fun.
- Longest winning streak? 22 games – that’s basically a chess marathon where Šimon sprinted through the competition.
In the world of online chess, few are as dynamic and unpredictable as Šimon Šotek. Whether blitzing opponents with lightning-fast Sicilian attacks or stalking them into submission in long endgames, he’s CzechChessplayer17 – and if you haven’t faced him yet, better sharpen those tactics and hope the time control is not bullet!