Allan Pason (simpledanger)
Allan Pason, better known by his chess alias simpledanger, is a formidable presence in the online chess world—a player who doesn’t just play the game, but makes it look like a thrilling rollercoaster ride of tactics, strategy, and occasional drama.
Chess Career Highlights
Since bursting onto the scene in 2012, Allan has shown remarkable prowess especially in Bullet and Blitz chess. His peak ratings are nothing short of impressive: a Lightning-fast 2566 in Blitz (September 2023), a Bullet peak of 2464 (October 2022), and a respectable Rapid rating topping out at 2206 (November 2023).
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for his endurance in long battles, Allan averages around 77 moves to win and often grinds out wins with patience and precision. He prefers a high frequency of endgames (over 83%), meaning if you want to beat him, you better be ready for a marathon and not a sprint.
His tactical awareness is top-notch, boasting an extraordinary 89% comeback rate after falling behind—a true fighter who believes that no piece lost is no piece lost forever.
Playing with White, Allan enjoys a win rate near 60%, and with Black, still impresses with over 58%. So whether he’s starting first or defending second, he packs a punch.
Favorite Openings & Secret Weapons
If you’ve played against Allan, you know he often opts for the mysterious "Top Secret" openings with a striking 68% win rate in Bullet games. When that’s off the table, his fallback is the "Unknown Opening" with solid results.
In Blitz, he dabbles in the Modern Defense Bishop Attack and Italian Game variations, while his Rapid games feature a mix of classic Ruy Lopez and Sicilian Defense lines. Yes, he’s got an opening repertoire wide enough to keep opponents guessing and guessing... and then guessing again.
Recent Games & Notable Moments
As of May 2025, Allan is still on fire! His latest masterpiece was a lightning-fast checkmate in a Giuoco Piano Game, finishing off tepi205077 with a swift Qf7#. Not one to shy away from a fight, his recent battle against pataboy02 showcased his mastery of the Sicilian Defense, ending in a win by resignation after a gritty positional squeeze.
Personality & Fun Facts
Allan has a tilt factor of 8, which roughly translates to "he keeps his cool... most of the time." His best time to play? Midnight—the witching hour when his tactical prowess seems to peak. And with an early resignation rate under 2%, he’s the kind of opponent who fights until the bitter end.
When not playing chess, Allan might be found concocting new opening theories or humorously blaming a loss on a "blitzed coffee break."
Summary
“Simpledanger is anything but simple. A cunning strategist with the heart of a lion and nerves of steel. Facing Allan is never just a game—it’s an adventure, full of surprises, new ideas, and plenty of opportunities to admire chess artistry in action.”