Profile
Simon Toast, online as toastbrot97, is a chess player who loves fast battles and quick thinking. Known for a playful spirit and stubborn resilience in tight positions, he turns Bullet sessions into entertaining duels on the digital board. Simon Toast
Time Control and Playing Style
His preferred time control is Bullet, and he treats each rapid-fire game as a mini comedy of calculation. In peak moments he has chased aggressive, initiative-rich lines and has shown a knack for surviving pressure and striking back with precision. Notable peaks include a Rapid high of 1606 (2025-07-25), Blitz peak around 1257 (2024-05-07), and Bullet peak about 1131 (2023-04-14). Daily peaks have also flashed above 1100 in recent years.
Opening Repertoire and Performance
In Rapid, Dresden Opening: The Goblin and the Australian Defense sit among his go-to choices, while the Caro-Kann and Alekhine Defense appear in Blitz and Bullet as reliable tools. He also keeps the quirky Barnes Opening: Walkerling in his pocket for surprise value. Dresden Opening: The Goblin
- Dresden Opening: The Goblin is a frequent channel for initiative and sharp play across formats.
- Australian Defense and Petrov's Defense provide sturdy replies against aggressive opponents.
- Flexible transitions into endgames exhibit his practical approach in Bullet and Rapid.
Beyond the Board
Off the board, Simon is a friendly competitor who enjoys sharing ideas and teaching while cracking a joke or two. He has a track record of resilience, with long streaks that show he can turn around even tough games, and he often engages with the chess community to discuss ideas and improvements. For a quick profile, see Simon Toast.
If you want a bite-sized memory: his longest Winning Streak reached 11 games, and his current Winning Streak stands at 2.