Prepare against Bartol Simunkovic
HRV · World #9,680 classical · FIDE ID 14568837
When preparing against Bartol Simunkovic, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 96 games by Bartol Simunkovic, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bartol Simunkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bartol Simunkovic 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 | 2,176 | 2,183 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,110 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,270 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 44 | 16 | 36 | 45.8% |
| As White | 53 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 51.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bartol Simunkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bartol Simunkovic's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Simunkovic usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Simunkovic usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Simunkovic usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Simunkovic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Bartol Simunkovic's chess games
All 96 games by Bartol Simunkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Sep 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: 44 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Andrej Gal | 2,303 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | B15 |
| Jul 2024 | Jan Horcicka | 2,144 | ch-CRO U17 | C77 |
| Jan 2024 | Milan Mrdja | 2,137 | 12th Krapina Open | B53 |
| Aug 2026 | Ivan Ivancic | 2,111 | 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | C45 |
| Sep 2026 | Tomasz Posluszny | 2,070 | Zagreb Open 2026 – VIII Krunoslav Hulak Memorial | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,827 |
| Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,876 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,237 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,982 |
| 1st Varazdin Spancir Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| Zagreb Open 2026 – VIII Krunoslav Hulak Memorial | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,221 |
| 12th Krapina Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,085 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bartol Simunkovic's chess games?
96 games by Bartol Simunkovic, from Apr 2022 to Sep 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 Bartol Simunkovic has played.
What does Bartol Simunkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Bartol Simunkovic opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bartol Simunkovic answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Bartol Simunkovic play as White?
As White, Bartol Simunkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bartol Simunkovic play as Black?
As Black, Bartol Simunkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Bartol Simunkovic's FIDE rating?
Bartol Simunkovic is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Bartol Simunkovic played?
Our database contains 96 games by Bartol Simunkovic, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bartol Simunkovic?
96 games by Bartol Simunkovic 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.