Prepare against Christopher Simon
DEU · World #40,988 classical · FIDE ID 24618772
Our database contains 58 games by Christopher Simon, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher 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 | 1,931 | 1,974 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 13 | 26 | 19 | 22.4% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Simon's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 67.9% | 57.9% |
| f4 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Simon usually continues c3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Simon usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Christopher Simon's chess games
All 58 games by Christopher Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Anton Bulygin | 2,051 | ch-GER U25 | B12 |
| Jun 2005 | Malte Colpe | 1,962 | chD-Harburg 3rd | C55 |
| Jul 2008 | Sven Ehrlich | 1,945 | ch-Harburg D 6th | E67 |
| Jan 2012 | Jan Erik Schaper | 1,915 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | A03 |
| Jan 2006 | Markus Hannweber | 1,853 | Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0506 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| 19th Kiel Open A | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U18 MT | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-Harburg D 6th | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| chD-Harburg 3rd | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,908 |
| chT-GER Nord-West U20 | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,814 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2a 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Simon's chess games?
58 games by Christopher Simon, from Oct 2004 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 Christopher Simon has played.
What does Christopher Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Christopher Simon opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Simon answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Christopher Simon play as White?
As White, Christopher Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Simon play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Simon most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Christopher Simon's FIDE rating?
Christopher Simon is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Christopher Simon played?
Our database contains 58 games by Christopher Simon, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 26 draws, 19 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Simon?
58 games by Christopher 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.