Prepare against Angel Simeonov
North Macedonia · World #21,429 classical · FIDE ID 15000923
When preparing against Angel Simeonov, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Angel Simeonov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Angel Simeonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angel Simeonov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,046 | 2,140 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,133 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,133 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 26.7% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 13.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 89 rated games against 80 different opponents, across 11 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 40 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 30.0% | 1,974 | 1,985 | 9 |
| Rapid | 36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 47.2% | 1,898 | 1,976 | 6 |
| Blitz | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 61.5% | 1,900 | 1,967 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 28 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 10.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 56 | 31 | 18 | 7 | 55.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2,115 | 2,026 |
| 2025 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1,881 | 1,917 |
| 2024 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1,942 | 2,062 |
| 2023 | 31 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 1,921 | 1,986 |
| 2021 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1,900 | 1,967 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angel Simeonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angel Simeonov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 53.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Angel Simeonov's chess games
All 30 games by Angel Simeonov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Leonid Petreski | 2,097 | chT2-FRM | E67 |
| Aug 2002 | Estref Braushi | 2,000 | Patras Open | E90 |
| May 2023 | Lazar Rajchovski | 1,937 | chT2-FRM | E91 |
| Jul 2023 | Shpend Salihi | 1,901 | chT2-FRM | D02 |
| Aug 2002 | Dimitros Kosmadakis | 1,765 | Patras Open | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRM | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,098 |
| Patras Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,871 |
| chT-FRM | 2005 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
| Medjunaroden open turnir Carevi kuli 2026 Turnir A - do 2200 rejting | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,830 |
| 14th Kavala Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angel Simeonov's chess games?
30 games by Angel Simeonov, from Apr 2003 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Angel Simeonov has played.
What does Angel Simeonov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Angel Simeonov opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angel Simeonov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Angel Simeonov play as White?
As White, Angel Simeonov's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angel Simeonov play as Black?
As Black, Angel Simeonov most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Angel Simeonov's FIDE rating?
Angel Simeonov is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Angel Simeonov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Angel Simeonov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angel Simeonov?
30 games by Angel Simeonov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.