Prepare against Bokamoso Simon
BWA · World #51,415 classical · FIDE ID 11301546
When preparing against Bokamoso Simon, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Bokamoso Simon, covering Dec 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bokamoso Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bokamoso 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 | 1,888 | 1,979 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,921 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 841 rated games against 468 different opponents, across 119 events in 8 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 | 692 | 314 | 145 | 233 | 45.4% | 1,853 | 1,877 | 11 |
| Rapid | 86 | 47 | 18 | 21 | 54.7% | 1,876 | 1,885 | 10 |
| Blitz | 63 | 33 | 3 | 27 | 52.4% | 1,849 | 1,829 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 260 | 45 | 65 | 150 | 17.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 315 | 196 | 58 | 61 | 62.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 34 vs CM · 4 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 101 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 1,853 | 1,901 |
| 2025 | 63 | 30 | 11 | 22 | 1,818 | 1,855 |
| 2024 | 95 | 47 | 22 | 26 | 1,835 | 1,895 |
| 2023 | 68 | 32 | 16 | 20 | 1,751 | 1,801 |
| 2022 | 49 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 1,854 | 1,897 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,944 | 1,894 |
| 2020 | 55 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 1,805 | 1,872 |
| 2019 | 63 | 29 | 20 | 14 | 1,833 | 1,907 |
| 2018 | 85 | 43 | 8 | 34 | 1,867 | 1,847 |
| 2017 | 58 | 30 | 10 | 18 | 1,882 | 1,894 |
| 2016 | 54 | 29 | 8 | 17 | 1,964 | 1,975 |
| 2015 | 45 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 1,938 | 1,908 |
| 2014 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 1,942 | 1,918 |
| 2013 | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 2,050 | 1,783 |
| 2012 | 56 | 26 | 8 | 22 | 2,013 | 1,879 |
| 2011 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 1,816 | 1,716 |
| 2010 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1,619 | 1,519 |
Where Bokamoso Simon has played
Botswana (89) · Namibia (8) · South Africa (6) · Zimbabwe (5) · Eswatini (4) · Mozambique (3) · Lesotho (2) · Zambia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bokamoso Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bokamoso Simon's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Simon usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Simon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Bokamoso Simon's chess games
All 30 games by Bokamoso Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sebetlela Gaasite | 2,072 | 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | C43 |
| Jul 2026 | Tebogo Pitlagano | 2,013 | 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | B22 |
| Feb 2026 | Magowe Thabang | 1,916 | 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-African Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| Gaborone Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,732 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-Africa U2000 Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,705 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINALS | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,581 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,689 |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bokamoso Simon's chess games?
30 games by Bokamoso Simon, from Dec 2012 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 Bokamoso Simon has played.
What does Bokamoso Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Bokamoso Simon opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bokamoso Simon answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Bokamoso Simon play as White?
As White, Bokamoso Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bokamoso Simon play as Black?
As Black, Bokamoso Simon most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Bokamoso Simon's FIDE rating?
Bokamoso Simon is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Bokamoso Simon played?
Our database contains 30 games by Bokamoso Simon, covering Dec 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bokamoso Simon?
30 games by Bokamoso 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.