Ng Yu Le Mason - aka "Gyss" or marsansons
Meet Ng Yu Le Mason, known in the chess world by the sly handle marsansons. A rapid player with a flair for the Scandinavian Defense and an uncanny ability to mix calculated aggression with moments of... let's say, adventurous sacrifice.
Playing Style & Strengths
With a peak rapid rating of 474 achieved in September 2024, Mason shows a knack for explosive openings—his Scandinavian Defense boasts a respectable 60% win rate across 25 games. When Mason is on the board, expect endgames frequently (about 53% of games), and plenty of stamina, as his wins average over 52 moves. Despite some occasional tilt (8 on the scale, so don't mention his queen blunder), he rebounds impressively with a comeback rate pushing 60%, proving resilience is key to his style.
Favorite Openings
- Rapid: Scandinavian Defense (60% win rate), Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation (61.5%), and a perfect streak with Kings Pawn Opening (100% in 3 games!).
- Blitz: Unstoppable with Sicilian and Scandinavian Defenses (100% wins in 2 games each) – faster than you can say "checkmate".
- Bullet: Loves the Pirc Defense (100%), and dabbles aggressively with the Scandinavian Defense — though results are a mixed bag here (50% overall).
Notable Achievements & Stats
Mason's bullet chess peak hit an impressive 396 in May 2025, while daily chess is a more relaxed affair with a peak at 400—a perfect score from his single game. His longest winning streak stands at a solid 7 games. He has battled and triumphed against diverse opponents, boasting a 73.7% win rate versus thunderbird699 and even keeping undefeated records against several challengers.
Recent Memorable Game
In a beautifully tactical game on June 1, 2025, Mason (White) performed a stunning checkmate against Viswajeet_singh after boldly pushing the Philidor Defense to its limits—complete with a queen maneuver and a final decisive Qxd8#. The game lasted 30 moves and showcases his cleverness in mid-game piece play and endgame precision.
Personality & Quirks
Early resignation rate is low (just 2.25%), so Gyss tends to fight to the bitter end unless a hopeless blunder is lurking. Games tend to be a rollercoaster with more losses against higher-rated opponents (understandably), but an undefeated track record when playing equally matched foes speaks volumes. His best hour of play? A perfect 100% win rate at 1 PM — clearly, chess and lunch hour are a winning combo!
Whether battling in bullet, blitz, rapid, or daily formats, Mason’s chess journey is a mix of grit, laughs, and that undeniable spark only true enthusiasts possess. Watch out opponents, he may just surprise you with a Scandinavian trap — or resign dramatically only to come back stronger next round.
