Overview
David Siamon (siamonsays) is a titled National Master who built a reputation as a merciless speed chess specialist. Known for an enormous volume of bullet games and a surprisingly surgical opening repertoire, Siamon blends tactical ferocity with a taste for cheeky gambits. Preferred time control: Bullet.
Career highlights
Siamon rose from club-level scrapper to National Master by turning fast play into an art form. He posted peak performances across time controls, including high-water marks in Bullet and Blitz that helped cement his reputation. For interactive details see:
- Peak Bullet rating: 2506 (2026-03-02)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2550 (2025-01-07)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2219 (2022-04-22)
- Bullet rating waveform:
Playing style
Siamon is the sort of player who treats five seconds on the clock like a moral challenge. Key traits:
- Gambit-friendly and tactical first mover. High usage of the Amar Gambit and the Scotch Game.
- Endgames show patience despite the speed. Endgame frequency is notable among fast players.
- Resilient under pressure. Comeback rate and Win after losing piece numbers suggest optimism in crisis positions.
Fun statistical quirks: Siamon tends to do best very late at night. Best time of day to play is listed as 03:00, which may be a caffeine problem or a secret training regimen.
Notable openings and strengths
Across formats Siamon favors sharp, imbalance-seeking lines. In Bullet and Blitz his top success comes from dynamic choices rather than slow maneuvering:
- Scotch Game - one of his signature white setups with excellent win rates in fast time controls.
- Sicilian Defense and Najdorf family - frequent and effective when playing Black.
- Amar Gambit and Benoni Gambit Acceptance - aggressive options he uses to avoid quiet positions.
- Philidor and Barnes Defense - surprisingly reliable surprise weapons.
Quick opening summary chart:
Records, streaks and habits
- All time longest winning streak: 41 games.
- All time longest losing streak: 38 games. He recovered and learned, eventually turning those lessons into fast wins.
- Current winning streak: 1 game. Momentum is currently warming up.
- Play-by-hour tendencies: stellar late night numbers and surprising micro-peaks in the early morning hours. Best time to challenge Siamon may be mid afternoon.
Top opponents and rivalries
Siamon has faced a handful of repeat opponents more than anyone else. A few familiar names:
- mariochessniraj - the most played rival with hundreds of encounters and a rich head to head history.
- SuperSecret12345 - a one sided series in Siamon's favor.
- Alexandra Botez - a notable match up with plenty of highlight moments.
- kevinchess200 - strong record for Siamon.
Want to study a classic fast win or two? Try searching Siamon's games versus the opponents above in the viewer for examples of tactical finishing techniques.
Character and anecdotes
David is part speed demon, part opening experimenter, and part curator of late night comebacks. Teammates joke that Siamon can brew coffee, queue a bullet match, and win a tactical melee all before the kettle boils. Opponents admit frustration and amusement in equal measure when facing his gambit play.
Psychology notes: tilt factor is measurable but not career defining. When Siamon tilts he learns fast and comes back with spicy novelties.
Study suggestions
If you want to learn from Siamon:
- Study his opening choices when he has White in Bullet - you will see practical, attacking setups taken to the extreme.
- Watch his late game technique in long daily games to understand how a speed specialist handles slow, technical positions.
- Drill common tactical motifs that appear in his Scotch Game and Sicilian games.
Interactive content and examples
Try these interactive widgets in the viewer to explore Siamon's profile:
- Bullet rating timeline:
- Opening win rate breakdown:
- Example replay (PGN):
Quick stats snapshot
- Title: National Master (National)
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Volume: thousands of Bullet games with a strong win-loss balance.
- Peak form highlights: 2506 (2026-03-02) and 2550 (2025-01-07).
- Notable streaks: 41 win streak at peak confidence.