Prepare against Daisy Simenda
WCM · ZMB · World #63,689 classical · FIDE ID 8707960
When preparing against Daisy Simenda, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Daisy Simenda, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daisy Simenda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daisy Simenda 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 | 1,843 | 1,871 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,703 | 1,703 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 25.6% |
| As White | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daisy Simenda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daisy Simenda's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 23.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 23.3% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Simenda usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Simenda usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Simenda usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Simenda usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Daisy Simenda's chess games
All 39 games by Daisy Simenda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Svitlana Gonchar | 1,690 | Online Olym Div3 C | D66 |
| Sep 2018 | Faratiana Raharimanana | 1,660 | Olympiad Women-43 | E01 |
| Sep 2018 | Yara Faqeeh | 1,451 | Olympiad Women-43 | D06 |
| Aug 2016 | Alicia Steyn | 1,431 | ch-Africa U18 Girls | A34 |
| Aug 2016 | Phumuzile Moyo | 1,419 | ch-Africa U18 Girls | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,680 |
| ch-Africa w | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,449 |
| ch-Africa U18 Girls | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,532 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,617 |
| Matola zt 4.3 w | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daisy Simenda's chess games?
39 games by Daisy Simenda, from Jan 2017 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 Daisy Simenda has played.
What does Daisy Simenda play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Daisy Simenda opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daisy Simenda answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Daisy Simenda play as White?
As White, Daisy Simenda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daisy Simenda play as Black?
As Black, Daisy Simenda most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daisy Simenda's FIDE rating?
Daisy Simenda is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Daisy Simenda played?
Our database contains 39 games by Daisy Simenda, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daisy Simenda?
39 games by Daisy Simenda 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.