Overview
Per Kåre Limmesand — known online simply as Limmesand — is a gritty, fast-moving chess player with a particular fondness for bullet and blitz chess. Active in large volumes since 2017, Limmesand combines tactical intuition with a willingness to enter sharp, often cheeky openings. If you like games that finish quickly and leave both players wondering what just happened, Limmesand is your kind of opponent.
- Username: Limmesand
- Active: 2017–present (heavy blitz & bullet play)
- Preferred time control: Bullet (frequent, aggressive play)
Quick note on peak form: Limmesand has hit notable peaks across time controls — including impressive bullet and blitz spikes (1079 (2022-09-07) and 1199 (2025-06-14)). For a visual of longer-term blitz trends, see a compact rating view:
.Playing Style & Strengths
Limmesand is the sort of player who prefers to keep the clock hot. Expect sharp tactical skirmishes, fast decisions, and opportunistic comebacks. Opponents who win material early still need to watch out — Limmesand has a strong comeback record and a healthy knack for chaos.
- Style: Tactical, high endgame frequency, decisive games are common (average decisive length ~72 moves in recent years)
- Comeback rate: very strong — excels at turning games around after setbacks
- Win-after-losing-piece: ~44% (resilience under pressure)
- Psychology: Tilt factor ~13 — plays best (and most dangerously) in the small hours (best time: 03:00)
Openings & Favorite Tricks
Limmesand has a trademark appetite for mischievous and classical lines. A large portion of games show repeated use of the same surprise weapons — and it pays off often enough to keep them in the toolbox.
- Top weapon (black and white): Blackburne Shilling Gambit — over 1,600 blitz games with it (a cheeky favorite that yields many tactical melees)
- Other frequently played openings: Four Knights Game, Three Knights Opening, Amazon Attack, Vienna Gambit variations
- Bullet-specific favorites: Blackburne Shilling Gambit and Four Knights — solid win rates in fast time controls
Openings summary (blitz & bullet focus): Limmesand wins a healthy share of games with rapid-pressure systems and is comfortable both as White and Black in sharp, tactical fights.
Career Highlights & Trends
Limmesand’s career is built on volume and steady improvement. Notable hallmarks include long seasonal stretches of winning play and several intense peak windows.
- High-volume competitor — thousands of blitz and bullet games recorded across multiple seasons
- Longest winning streak: 14 games; longest losing streak: 13 games — swings happen, but resilience follows
- Peak performances often come after long runs of practice and many daily blitz battles
Want to inspect a recent representative game or a quick tactical example? Try this compact replay (viewer-friendly):
Sample mini-game (PGN):
Notable Opponents & Matchups
Over the years Limmesand has crossed swords most often with a handful of recurring opponents. These matchups provide a good read on preparation and tendencies.
- Most-played opponents include: christianffm, russmendenhall, tigrebf, zaldua1502 — long rivalry games with varied outcomes
- Notable head-to-head: strong wins vs tigrebf (7–1 in recorded matches), tight contests vs christianffm (6–5)
Curious about a profile or rematch? Challenge a frequent opponent in bullet — it’s where Limmesand shines.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Early resignation rate ~32% — sometimes dramatic exits, sometimes tasteful escapes.
- Endgame frequency is high — Limmesand often grinds out long battles (average moves per win: ~61).
- Favorite time to surprise opponents: very late night / early morning — best results around 03:00 (yes, really).
- If openings had personalities, Limmesand’s would be the Blackburne Shilling Gambit: cheeky, risky, and occasionally glorious.
For a compact visual of blitz career momentum, consult the embedded chart above (
) or inspect peak bullet form (1079 (2022-09-07)).Closing & How to Challenge
Per Kåre Limmesand (Limmesand) is a high-energy, high-volume chess player who favors the adrenaline of bullet and the tactical soup of blitz. If you enjoy sharp openings, rapid swings, and the occasional dramatic comeback, queue a bullet game — just be prepared for surprises.
- Play style summary: tactical, resilient, prefers decisive positions
- Best challenge format: Bullet — bring fast instincts and a spicy opening or two
Want to dive deeper into specific months, openings, or sample games? Use the chart and PGN above or request a tailored breakdown (openings, annotated game, or training tips) — happy to help analyze Limmesand’s repertoire.