Prepare against Derek Simpson
United Kingdom · World #115,060 classical · FIDE ID 426482
When preparing against Derek Simpson, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (32%).
Our database contains 147 games by Derek Simpson, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Derek Simpson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek Simpson 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 | 1,687 | 1,773 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 25 | 45 | 77 | 17.0% |
| As White | 74 | 13 | 30 | 31 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 73 | 12 | 15 | 46 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek Simpson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek Simpson's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 81.1% | 39.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 14.9% | 27.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 39.2% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Simpson usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Simpson usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Simpson usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Simpson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Simpson usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Simpson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 60.6% | 22.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 32.0% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
Derek Simpson's chess games
All 147 games by Derek Simpson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 45 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/1/10 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Timothy P Seymour | 2,043 | 20th Nottingham 4NCL Open | C00 |
| Jul 2020 | Philip J Olbison | 1,970 | 1st 4NCL Online Open | C01 |
| Jul 2020 | Nick Burrows | 1,947 | 1st 4NCL Online Open | A22 |
| Apr 2017 | Shyam Jagdish Modi | 1,934 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open | C10 |
| Jul 2020 | Richard G Truman | 1,913 | 1st 4NCL Online Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick e2e4 Major-E | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,419 |
| Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,610 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,835 |
| 06 Buxton e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,806 |
| 10th High Wycombe e2e4 Open | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,483 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 U150 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,462 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open | 2019 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,579 |
| Buxton e2e4 Open B 03 | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek Simpson's chess games?
147 games by Derek Simpson, from Sep 2012 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 Derek Simpson has played.
What does Derek Simpson play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Derek Simpson opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek Simpson answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Derek Simpson play as White?
As White, Derek Simpson's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek Simpson play as Black?
As Black, Derek Simpson most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Derek Simpson's FIDE rating?
Derek Simpson is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Derek Simpson played?
Our database contains 147 games by Derek Simpson, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 45 draws, 77 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek Simpson?
147 games by Derek Simpson 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.