Simon Dilling (aka DonDilling) - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Meet Simon Dilling, a daring tactician and strategic gladiator of the 64 squares. Known online as DonDilling, Simon's chess journey is a rollercoaster of brilliance, quirky gambits, and the occasional dramatic loss that keeps the excitement alive.
Rating & Style Snapshot
- Peak Blitz Rating: 232 (May 2025) - A respectable speed demon, with a blitz win rate hovering around 40%.
- Peak Daily Rating: 503 (May 2025) - Slow and steady wins the race when Simon plays daily chess, dominating opponents with precision.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 400 (May 2025) - Rapid games show off Simon's love for deep strategic fights with many openings tested and varied results.
Playing Personality
Simon’s style can be summarized as “persistent complexity lover.” He loves the Queens Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation, wielding it like a seasoned warrior, achieving a solid 45-60% win rate in various formats. Equally fond of cheeky gambits, Simon’s 100% success with the Englund Gambit and Polish Opening is a testament to his adventurous spirit (and perhaps opponent’s surprise!).
His endgames are frequent and lengthy—expect an average of nearly 50 moves per win and 55 per loss, proving Simon is in it for the long, nail-biting haul. With a tilt factor on the lighter side (7 out of 100), Simon keeps his composure even when the chips are down.
Recent Adventures in Chessland
May 2025 was a busy month! Simon secured a triumphant victory by resignation against “martinobrentari,” sealed by strategic brilliance in a Queens Pawn Opening battle. He also delivered a stunning checkmate win with elegant finesse over “salamoaleikum,” making use of his favorite opening lines.
Of course, not every day is a winning streak—Simon learned the hard way in encounters against top opponents like “markkomissarov” and “gev19882308,” who bested him with well-timed checkmates and tactical prowess.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Strongest Hour: 11 AM - when Simon’s mental gears are perfectly oiled and his brain is roaring ready to calculate.
- His most persistent winning streak reached 5 games, though a brutal 7-game losing streak reminds us all that chess is a cruel mistress.
- Simon loves surprising his foes with gambits that are either genius or madness, like the rarely dazzled Englund Gambit Mosquito Variation.
Head-to-Head Heroes & Foes
Simon’s opponents are a mixed bag — some have felt the sting of his 100% win rate (like “martinobrentari” and “lrji”), while others have out-maneuvered him with equal flair. His knack for adapting to a variety of playing styles keeps the chess community watching, wondering what DonDilling will cook up next.
In the world of chess, Simon Dilling is a shining example of dedication, wit, and the occasional wild card move that can delight or baffle friend and foe alike.