Prepare against Eduard Simkovic
Slovakia · World #44,462 classical · FIDE ID 14919036
Our database contains 42 games by Eduard Simkovic, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Simkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Simkovic 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 | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,887 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,899 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Simkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Simkovic's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Simkovic usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Simkovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Simkovic usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Simkovic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Simkovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Simkovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Eduard Simkovic's chess games
All 42 games by Eduard Simkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C20 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Attila Nagy | 2,214 | ch-SVK Open B | C68 |
| Jun 2006 | Igor Rybajlak | 1,973 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | A36 |
| Oct 2019 | Urmat Musaev | 1,817 | chT4-SVK A21 1920 | D06 |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Bracha | 1,804 | ch-SVK Amateurs | C45 |
| Nov 2022 | Peter Lihosith | 1,800 | ch-SVK Amateurs | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 22 | 10 | 1,749 |
| ch-Bratislava | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 1,692 |
| ch-SVK Open B | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,915 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,645 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 2,146 |
| Piestany Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,732 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,024 |
| ch-SVK Rapid | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Simkovic's chess games?
42 games by Eduard Simkovic, from Jul 2008 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 Eduard Simkovic has played.
What does Eduard Simkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Eduard Simkovic opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Simkovic answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Eduard Simkovic play as White?
As White, Eduard Simkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dresden Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Simkovic play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Simkovic most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Eduard Simkovic's FIDE rating?
Eduard Simkovic is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Eduard Simkovic played?
Our database contains 42 games by Eduard Simkovic, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Simkovic?
42 games by Eduard Simkovic 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.