Manon Reja Neer - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Manon Reja Neer, known in the chess world as Manon-reja, an International Master who proves that brains, grit, and a pinch of audacity can hustle their way across the 64 squares like a boss. Armed with a FIDE title that commands respect, Manon demonstrates a penchant for dazzling play and a record that’ll make your chess engine beep in admiration.
Rising Through the Ranks
Manon’s rating journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster with an excellent safety belt. Starting modestly with a blitz rating around 834 back in early 2020, they’ve rocketed up to a blazing peak of 2458 blitz rating by January 2025. Rapid, Bullet, and Daily formats have all been graced by their tactical wizardry, boasting peak scores of 2319, 2518, and 1891 respectively. That Bullet rating is almost as fast as their knight jumping forks—blink and you’ll miss it!
Stylistic Signature & Psychological Flair
Those who play against Manon quickly appreciate that this player is the master of endurance and comebacks, featuring a staggering comeback success rate of 86%. Early resignations? A casual 2%, showing Manon’s tenacity to fight till the last pawn drops. And with an average game length hovering around 77 moves for wins, patience clearly reigns supreme. Fun fact: Manon is at their best after the sun sets, peaking at 9 PM—a true creature of the night, plotting the downfall of kings under moonlight.
Record & Rivalries
With over 900 blitz wins and nearly as many losses, Manon’s competitive spirit thrives on action-packed battles on the board. Win streaks have soared up to 16 consecutive victories, showing that Manon can turn on the chess engine-like precision for a lengthy spell. Their fiercest rivals include extremelearner (394 games!) and amitroy1, with whom countless clashes have electrified their competitive chronicles.
Recent Highlights
Manon’s latest games are a testament to their versatility: crafty checkmates, tough resistances to losses on time, and elegant resignations from opponents who realize their fate early on. Take, for example, a recent blitz victory using the Reti Opening, King's Indian Attack, where Manon’s precise attack led to a resignation after a mere 18 moves. Talk about making a statement!
Final Check
If you ever encounter Manon-reja online, prepare for thrilling battles, witty tactics, and a player who balances fierce competitiveness with a refined respect for the art of chess. Whether blitzing or bulleting, Manon embodies the true spirit of an International Master: skill, resilience, and a little chess mischief. Just don’t blunder—because Manon certainly won’t.