Simoncampa: The Chess Crusader
Once upon a chessboard, there emerged a player known only by the enigmatic name Simoncampa. No one quite knows if this grandmaster-in-the-making is a wizard, a grand strategist, or just someone who drinks an awful lot of coffee. What is certain is that Simoncampa loves the thrill of the game, especially when the clock is ticking down in blinding bullet and blitz matches.
Rating and Play Evolution
Starting with a modest Blitz rating around 150 in 2023, Simoncampa boldly pushed their way up through the ranks, achieving a personal best blitz rating of 365 in 2024. Bullet chess? Even sharper — with a rating soaring as high as 418! Although their rapid and daily ratings are below the grandmaster stratosphere (topping around 741 in rapid), Simoncampa clearly shines when the pieces must fly fast and furious.
Playing Style & Personality
Simoncampa’s style feels like a rollercoaster ride: aggressive yet thoughtful, with an interesting average move count of about 50 moves per win — because sometimes, slow and steady wins the bishop. Despite a somewhat high early resignation rate (~9.6%), this player never gives up easily and boasts a stellar comeback rate (nearly 59%) and an almost mythical 100% win rate after losing a piece. Opponents beware: losing material doesn't mean the game's over!
Opening Repertoire & Strategies
When it comes to openings, Simoncampa is a flexible tactician. The King's Pawn Opening is a favorite in blitz (over 116 games played), but it’s the Bishop's Opening and the Petroff’s Defense Three Knights variation where Simoncampa really racks up strong win percentages. In bullet chess, the Bishop's Opening Berlin Defense reigns supreme with more than a 57% win rate — clearly a comfort zone. For the specialists, Scandinavian Defense with the Mieses Kotrc variation is a secret weapon in rapid games, holding a perfect 100% win rate.
Chess Life Highlights & Quirks
With over a thousand rated blitz and bullet games, Simoncampa has experienced both sweet victories and bitter losses (a nearly balanced win/loss record). The longest winning streak? An impressive 10 games — enough to convince themselves they might just be the next Magnus Carlsen. But the current winning streak? Sadly, zero — because every chess life has its ups and downs.
Fun Facts
- Most played opponent: werylian, with 69 battles fought and a win rate of about 27.5% (talk about a rivalry!).
- Most deadly tactical moment: winning 100% of games even after losing a piece – talk about making comebacks look easy.
- Favourite times to play: The magical hours between 22:00 and 23:00 when the win rate rises above 53%. Night owl, maybe?
- Known for occasional strategic "tilts" (psychological meltdown rate about 9%) — because even chess warriors have their off days.
All in all, Simoncampa is a chess raconteur weaving stories of daring bullet attacks and gritty blitz defenses, navigating the 64-square battlefield with a blend of passion, practice, and the occasional lucky blunder. Whether it's a slow daily game or the heart-racing bullet blitz, this player approaches each challenge with a blend of tenacity, tactical flair, and just a pinch of madness.
