Simas Biekša

Simas Biekša (aka Likausimas)

Meet Simas Biekša, a chess enthusiast who has transformed the 64 squares into his personal battleground since at least 2021! Known online as Likausimas, Simas’s journey is sprinkled with thrilling highs, strategic gambits, and just a pinch of that lovable unpredictability only a true chess warrior can possess.

Rise through the Ranks

Starting with modest ratings in bullet and rapid formats, Simas has steadily improved to peak at an impressive 1166 in Rapid (Nov 2023), 1030 in Blitz (Oct 2024), and over 1000 in Bullet and Daily chess. His grit is clear in the over 5,200 total games played with a healthy mix of wins, losses, and draws.

A Style to Remember

Simas’s playing style is a blend of persistence and flair. He often pokes his opponents with early pressure but isn’t afraid to resign early if the tides turn — after all, why waste time when the coffee’s running low? His average moves per victory (about 68 moves) show a preference for marathon battles, with an endgame frequency of nearly 75%, proving he’s no stranger to the long haul.

Despite a tilt factor of 12, which means he can get a little emotional after tough losses, Simas boasts a remarkable 78.22% comeback rate— a true phoenix rising from the ashes after losing a piece. Who said chess is all cold calculations? Not Simas! He knows the importance of psychological warfare nearly as well as he knows his openings.

Favorite Opening Moves... and Secrets

When it comes to openings, Simas is a bit of a maverick. He plays a ton of games with unknown openings, embracing mystery like a chess ninja, but also shines brightly with the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation boasting a stellar 87.5% win rate in blitz. Other personal favorites include the King's Pawn Opening and the ever-mysterious Top Secret opening, whose name alone suggests a legendary repertoire of cunning moves.

Strength in Numbers

Over the years, Simas has logged hundreds of games each in Rapid and Blitz, handling everything from casual weekend chess marathons to intense rank battles. His impressive win rates against numerous opponents, some even 100%, prove he's a force to reckon with in the online arena.

The Recent Battles

In his most recent matches, Simas showed his versatility and endurance, playing crafty positions with sharp tactics, sometimes winning by checkmate, other times by timeouts or opponent resignation. It’s not always easy keeping score when your chess handle, Likausimas, means “the equalizer” — but Simas lives up to it, evening out any matchup with flair and tactical cunning.

Fun Fact

His best time to play? At 5 AM! When most of us are still dreaming, Simas is wide awake, calculating deep variations and proving that sometimes, the early bird does get the checkmate.

With a long winning streak of 11 games at one point and a current unyielding spirit, Simas Biekša’s story is a testament to passion, persistence, and the occasional sneaky gambit. Whether you face him online or just enjoy following chess players who blend skill with personality, watch out for Likausimas — the chessboard equalizer!