Simón Villarroel

Simón Villarroel (saim0nn)

Simón Villarroel, known online as saim0nn, is a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as lively as a well-fought gambit. Currently hovering around a rapid rating of 486 with a peak blitz of 634 back in early 2023, Simón’s playstyle is a rollercoaster of ups and downs — proving that every loss is a plot twist and every win, a triumph celebrated (sometimes with a well-timed resignation provoking a smile).

Playing Style & Strengths

Favoring the King's Pawn Opening, where Simón boasts a respectable 56.33% win rate across 158 games, his approach combines steady tactics and calculated endgame maneuvers — with endgames making up over 41% of his battles. He’s no stranger to early resignations (~12% rate), which might suggest a romantic's impatience or a grandmaster’s keen sense to avoid unnecessary drama on the board.

Not one to back down easily, Simón has a notable 52.71% comeback rate, squeezing victories out of tight spots, though after losing material he reminds us he’s human with a 38.52% win rate despite adversity.

Signature Openings & Tactical Flair

• King's Pawn Opening: The bread and butter of his repertoire, winning more than half of his games here.
• Scandinavian Defense (Mieses Kotrc Variation): A juicy choice that yields his best win rate at nearly 62%, showing his appetite for the less trodden paths.
• Queens Pawn Opening: A trickier terrain where Simón’s win rate dips to around 26%, but hey, not every pawn can be a queen!

Competitive Record & Opponents

With an almost balanced overall rapid record of 277 wins, 266 losses, and 22 draws, Simón tackles hundreds of games yearly, often facing familiar foes like solciree123 and kiroki10. Against some, he’s undefeated—possibly a chess nemesis in the making—while others have made their mark on him. Victory or defeat, every match tells a story.

Chess and Life Rhythms

Simón’s best chess moves shake their tail feathers around dawn, with an amusing peak performance at 5 AM, a time when most mortals are still dreaming about winning rather than actually winning.

On Sundays and Tuesdays, his victory rates rise above 50%, so perhaps a weekend burst of genius or coffee-fueled brilliance is at play. Watch out! At 11 AM and 5 AM, he sports a perfect 100% win rate, which might just be the universe telling him to schedule his next big match around these magic hours.

Memorable Battles

Among recent triumphs, Simón’s checkmate against raphxsp on June 3rd, 2025, is a classic demonstration of precision and patience. Opening with the King's Pawn, the game danced through complexities before finishing with a sleek checkmate, crowned by his favorite opening URL: King's Pawn Opening.

A Final Word

With a tilt factor of 8, Simón keeps his cool quite well — but every player has their moments. His love for the game transcends ratings and results; it’s about the thrill of the fight, the joy of discovery, and the endless pursuit of outsmarting the opponent, one move at a time. Like any grand chess adventure, Simón's journey is ongoing, promising many more epic clashes and surprising twists on the horizon.