Prepare against Edouard Simon
France · World #32,976 classical · FIDE ID 636100
Our database contains 62 games by Edouard Simon, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edouard Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edouard 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 | 1,969 | 2,037 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,994 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,007 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 16 | 12 | 34 | 25.8% |
| As White | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edouard Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edouard Simon's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 76.5% | 36.5% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 36.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (20.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Simon usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Simon usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Simon usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Edouard Simon's chess games
All 62 games by Edouard Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Fabrice Pallandre | 2,108 | chT2-FRA | C15 |
| Oct 2003 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,102 | Budapest FS10 FM-A | D00 |
| Oct 2003 | Tibor Ruszin | 2,079 | Budapest FS10 FM-A | D46 |
| Feb 2002 | Arnaud Helstroffer | 2,074 | chT2-FRA | B76 |
| Apr 2003 | Gilles Soulas | 2,030 | chT2O-FRA 0203 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2003 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,908 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 4 | 3 | 2,293 |
| Vandoeuvre Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,876 |
| 15th Vandoeuvre Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,612 |
| chT-FRA 2b 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edouard Simon's chess games?
62 games by Edouard Simon, from Jul 2003 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 Edouard Simon has played.
What does Edouard Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Edouard Simon opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edouard Simon answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games).
What openings does Edouard Simon play as White?
As White, Edouard Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edouard Simon play as Black?
As Black, Edouard Simon most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Edouard Simon's FIDE rating?
Edouard Simon is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Edouard Simon played?
Our database contains 62 games by Edouard Simon, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edouard Simon?
62 games by Edouard 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.