Luxas Simons (aka IceCreeks)
Meet Luxas Simons, better known in the chess world as IceCreeks — a player whose journey through the 64 squares is as unpredictable as it is entertaining. With a career marked by persistence, quirky tactics, and a dash of stubbornness, Luxas has navigated the battlefield of chess ratings with moments of brilliance and bouts of bittersweet defeat.
Rating Rollercoaster
Luxas's peak rapid rating reached a respectable 829 in May 2025 — definitely no beginner’s luck! Although the rating history took a few dips (because isn’t life like that?), their win-loss record shows a valiant effort fighting across multiple time controls:
Rapid: 383 wins to 452 losses (with some draws sprinkled in),
Blitz: 78 wins to 99 losses,
and even dabbling in bullet and daily games with mixed results.
Opening Moves & Favorite Strategies
IceCreeks’s opening repertoire is a colorful mix of classics and surprises. The mysterious "Top Secret" opening (no spoilers!) dominates their games, with a bittersweet win rate just above 40%. Other fan favorites include the Caro Kann Defense (nearly 50% success!), the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation (a stunning 78.57% win rate – now that’s impressive!), and the Accelerated London System for lightning strikes.
In blitz, Luxas shows fearless aggression, posting a perfect 100% win record in the King's Pawn Opening class—though in only a handful of games. Clearly, IceCreeks knows how to spice up those swarm-like, fast-paced encounters.
Playing Style & Personality
Luxas isn’t just a calculator of moves but a gladiator of psychological warfare. Known to have a tilt factor of 16 (which translates roughly to, “Don’t ask me about that one blunder!”), their resilience shines in a comeback rate of nearly 64%, turning adversity into opportunity on the chessboard.
With an average of about 47 moves per win, Luxas loves a long, strategic dance rather than short skirmishes—though occasional early resignations (9.39% of games) show a pragmatic side ("Why suffer more if the queen’s already gone?"). White pieces tend to bring out their best, with a win rate of 46.88%, while Black challenges bring steady fights.
Notable Moments
One of Luxas’s most recent crowning moments was a beautiful checkmate against jenk999 in May 2025, showcasing sharp tactics in an Italian Game: Knight Attack Polerio Bishop Check Line. The game ended with a flourish on move 63, a reminder that IceCreeks isn’t just here to survive — they are here to conquer.
Opponents & Rivalries
With over 300 games against vroumroum alone, Luxas has a true rivalry brewing. Win rates vary wildly against different foes, from crushing triumphs at 100% against some regulars to learning experiences with opponents where victory was elusive.
Chess at Odd Hours
Fun fact: IceCreeks is an early bird! Their best performance window is around 5 AM — perfect for those who like a strong coffee and a couple of pawns. Their peak hour win rates creep as high as nearly 79% between early mornings, suggesting perhaps a mysterious chess wizardry fueled by dawn’s quiet.
The Verdict
Luxas Simons, aka IceCreeks, may not yet be a grandmaster, but they are definitely a grand entertainer on the virtual chess stage — blending tactical battles, strategic flair, and a hint of humor. Training day by day, game by game, they prove that the heart of chess lies not just in winning, but in loving every move and every game — the good, the bad, and the checkmates.