Prepare against Benoit Simon
France · World #61,268 classical · FIDE ID 646083
When preparing against Benoit Simon, expect 1.c4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 35 games by Benoit Simon, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benoit Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benoit Simon 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 | 1,851 | 2,004 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,861 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 31.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benoit Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benoit Simon's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Simon usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Simon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 11.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Benoit Simon's chess games
All 35 games by Benoit Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Guillaume Perrin | 2,299 | 7th Montigny le Bretonneux A | D06 |
| Oct 2007 | David Pantic | 2,026 | 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | D61 |
| Oct 2008 | Michel Gaillard | 1,969 | 7th Montigny le Bretonneux A | E73 |
| Feb 2009 | Jean-Claude Kieffer | 1,941 | Orsay C | E73 |
| Nov 2007 | Udo Heimann | 1,919 | 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Orsay C | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,015 |
| Orsay Open | 2008 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,671 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,845 |
| 2nd Evry Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benoit Simon's chess games?
35 games by Benoit Simon, from Jan 2006 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 Benoit Simon has played.
What does Benoit Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Benoit Simon opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benoit Simon answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Benoit Simon play as White?
As White, Benoit Simon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benoit Simon play as Black?
As Black, Benoit Simon most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Benoit Simon's FIDE rating?
Benoit Simon is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Benoit Simon played?
Our database contains 35 games by Benoit Simon, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benoit Simon?
35 games by Benoit Simon 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.