Simon Ansell - International Master of Chess
Known in the chess world by the moniker siansell, Simon Ansell has truly earned the title of International Master from FIDE, proving that chess is not just a game but an art form for them. From modest beginnings with a Blitz rating shy of 1400 in 2013, Simon has climbed the ranks with the determination of a knight charging through the battlefield, conquering over 11,200 Blitz wins along the way.
With a peak Blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2720 in September 2024, Simon isn’t just playing chess—they’re rewriting the game in real time. Not to be outdone, their Bullet peak hits a nimble 2653, showcasing lightning-fast tactics and nerves of steel under pressure.
Playing Style & Strengths
Simon approaches the game with patience, averaging about 79 moves in both wins and losses — because why rush when you can gracefully outmaneuver your opponent? Their endgame frequency is nearly 83%, making the closing moments their playground for brilliance.
Psychologically, Simon is a comeback wizard with an 88% comeback rate after setbacks, proving that a lost piece is merely a plot twist waiting to be turned in their favor. The tilt factor is impressively low at 12%, suggesting Simon keeps cool even when the knight drops unexpectedly.
Notable Openings
Simon plays a variety of openings but shines with the Top Secret opening in Blitz—a mysterious strategy wielded over 21,000 times with nearly a 49% win rate. Other favorites include the Alapin Sicilian and Modern Defense, where the win rates crest above 55%, showing a balanced blend of solid theory and surprise tactics.
Recent Matches
In a recent game against VolodymyrMolyboha, Simon skillfully won on time employing the French Defense Advance Variation. The game demonstrated strategic castle-offs, tactical pawn pushes, and precise queen maneuvers—classic methods from a player who knows how to keep opponents guessing.
Of course, no chess journey is without its hiccups. A recent loss to Garudapura via the Slav Defense Modern Geller Gambit reminded Simon that even the strongest must embrace defeat as a lesson, not a setback.
Fun Facts
- Simon’s best win time is at dawn around 6 a.m.—morning coffee or sheer genius?
- When behind, their winning rate after losing a piece is 47.08%, enough to make any opponent sweat.
- With over 14 games as their longest winning streak, Simon knows that consistency is the key to chess glory.
Whether crushing it in Bullet or outwitting foes in blistering Blitz matches, Simon Ansell plays chess not just to win, but to dance with strategy on the 64 squares. Stay tuned — the game is far from over, and Simon’s next checkmate might just be around the corner!