Prepare against David Mindestrommen Simonsen
CM · Norway · World #9,242 classical · FIDE ID 1565672
Our database contains 113 games by David Mindestrommen Simonsen, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Mindestrommen Simonsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Mindestrommen Simonsen 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 | 2,182 | 2,219 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,117 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,235 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 37 | 34 | 42 | 32.7% |
| As White | 52 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 61 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 75.0% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 25.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 91.4% | 42.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
David Mindestrommen Simonsen's chess games
All 113 games by David Mindestrommen Simonsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Aug 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: 37 wins, 34 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ivan Yeletsky | 2,420 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Apr 2026 | Rout Padmini | 2,347 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | Swayham P Das | 2,295 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Mathias Lind Schouten | 2,294 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Andreas G.R. Moen | 2,279 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,011 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 1,898 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,100 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Mindestrommen Simonsen's chess games?
113 games by David Mindestrommen Simonsen, from Nov 2021 to Aug 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 David Mindestrommen Simonsen has played.
What does David Mindestrommen Simonsen play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, David Mindestrommen Simonsen opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Mindestrommen Simonsen answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Mindestrommen Simonsen play as White?
As White, David Mindestrommen Simonsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Mindestrommen Simonsen play as Black?
As Black, David Mindestrommen Simonsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is David Mindestrommen Simonsen's FIDE rating?
David Mindestrommen Simonsen is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Apr 2026).
How many games has David Mindestrommen Simonsen played?
Our database contains 113 games by David Mindestrommen Simonsen, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 34 draws, 42 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Mindestrommen Simonsen?
113 games by David Mindestrommen Simonsen 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.