Simon Elgersma (aka Simoncelli15)
Candidate Master
Simon Elgersma is a chess aficionado with the proud title of Candidate Master from FIDE. Known for having a tactical mind sharper than a queen’s bite, Simon’s chess journey is a fascinating tale of steady climbs, blitz battles, and bullet-speed decisions.
Rating Chronicles
Simon has demonstrated a remarkable progression in blitz chess, starting with a humble 1383 rating in 2016 and smashing past the 2500 mark in 2024—because who doesn’t like breaking barriers faster than a knight forks two pieces? Bullet rating tells a similar story of rapid-fire brilliance, hovering steadily above 2200 most years, with a peak near perfection at 2382. Rapid and daily ratings might not shout as loud, but they certainly whisper “steady and strong.”
Playing Style & Strengths
Simon's style is like a suspense thriller: patient, persistent, and deadly. With an endgame frequency of 74.5%, they love the long haul and often extend battles to nearly 75 moves per win. Early resignations happen less than 1.5% of the time, proving they never throw in the towel lightly. Known for a spectacular 89.7% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, Simon proves time and again that a lost pawn isn’t the end—it's just an intermission.
Psychological Profile
While the notorious "tilt factor" stands at a modest 10 (because who never flips the board just once or twice?), Simon’s win rate is better in serious rated games compared to casual ones by nearly 16.5%, showing their focus kicks into overdrive when the stakes are high.
Noteworthy Stats and Trivia
- Longest Winning Streak: 15 games. (Imagine the caffeine needed!)
- Wins more often with the white pieces: 53.21%
- Wins almost as much with black too: 48.79%
- Prefers weekend or midweek play, winning a bit more on Thursdays and Tuesdays.
- Prefers morning blitz marathons, winning an incredible 88.9% of games played at 5 AM. Are they a chess ninja?
Simon in the Arena
With 3681 blitz wins, 2054 bullet triumphs, and a respectable record in rapid and daily games, Simon showcases prolific activity and an impressive success rate. Opponents beware—Simon’s 'Top Secret' opening performance is nothing short of legendary, boasting consistent 50–67% win rates across all time controls.
A true warrior on the 64 squares, Simon blends grit, strategy, and a dash of humor—because every great game deserves a great laugh after a brilliant move or a spectacular (and sometimes accidental) blunder.