Simon Rai

SimonRai99: The Chess Journeyman with a Tactical Twist

Simon, known in the chess world by his handle SimonRai99, is a player who has taken quite the scenic route through the realms of Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily chess. With a track record that screams dedication (and some epic comebacks), Simon has been a formidable presence on the online boards since 2022.

Rating Rollercoaster

Starting with a modest Bullet rating of 957 in 2022, Simon's journey has seen ups and downs, currently cruising at a solid 895 in 2025. His Blitz rating has also matured from 1031 to around 737 in 2025, showing his adaptability across paces. Rapid and Daily ratings hover around the 700-900 zones, proving that Simon is versatile — equally comfortable both in a hyper-speed blitz duel and a thoughtful daily match.

Style and Strategy

Simon’s chess style is a mix of endurance and flair. Boasting a comeback rate of over 70%, he loves turning the tables like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat where the rabbits are probably pawns he’s just sacrificed. His win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100% — which might suggest he either doesn’t lose pieces or if he does, he probably has superpowers.

His games last just over 56 moves on average when winning, indicating that Simon likes to play the long game — but don’t let that fool you, his losses are slightly shorter, hinting that when things go south, he knows how to pack up early and live to fight another day. An early resignation rate just over 7% suggests he knows when to quit gracefully, probably saving energy for the next battle.

Psychological Fortitude

With a tilt factor hovering at 13, Simon keeps his cool fairly well, although he does experience some moments of frustration. His difference in win rate between rated and casual games shows he can bring his A-game when the stakes are up, with a 21.83% advantage in rated encounters.

Opening Secrets and Opponent Slaying

SimonRai99 keeps his openings under wraps—literally top secret—but with close to a 50% win rate on thousands of games, this cloak of mystery seems to do wonders. His record against certain opponents is quite amusing: some players he seems to breeze past with 100% win rates, while others leave him with zero victories—reminding us all that chess, like life, has its favorites and foes.

The Man Behind the Moves

Not just a numbers guy, Simon shows a playful spirit with streaks including a longest winning run of 14 games and currently taking a breather with no winning streak ongoing. Whether sipping coffee or shaking a fist at a blunder, Simon brings a passionate yet strategic energy to every game.

So next time you see SimonRai99 across the chessboard, be ready for a fight wrapped in cunning, a dash of mystery, and possibly some cheeky surprises.