Prepare against Ben Simpson

United Kingdom · World #43,598 classical · FIDE ID 444405

When preparing against Ben Simpson, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 38 games by Ben Simpson, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Simpson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Simpson 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Simpson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Simpson's side.

First moves as White (18 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 59.1% score
  • …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Simpson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
  • …d5 (18% of these games) — Simpson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …f5 (9% of these games) — Simpson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
  • …c5 (43% of these games) — Simpson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
  • …e5 (43% of these games) — Simpson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Simpson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

Ben Simpson's chess games

All 38 games by Ben Simpson in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Jul 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Ben Simpson's chess games?

38 games by Ben Simpson, from Dec 2014 to Jul 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 Ben Simpson has played.

What does Ben Simpson play on the first move as White?

Across 18 games with White in our database, Ben Simpson opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Simpson answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Ben Simpson play as White?

As White, Ben Simpson's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Ben Simpson play as Black?

As Black, Ben Simpson most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.

What is Ben Simpson's FIDE rating?

Ben Simpson is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Aug 2025).

How many games has Ben Simpson played?

Our database contains 38 games by Ben Simpson, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (42.1% win rate).

How do I prepare against Ben Simpson?

38 games by Ben Simpson 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.

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