Prepare against Edward-Matei Simion
Spain · World #88,957 classical · FIDE ID 1291459
When preparing against Edward-Matei Simion, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Edward-Matei Simion, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edward-Matei Simion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward-Matei Simion 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 | 1,761 | 1,884 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,564 | 1,564 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 6 | 26 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward-Matei Simion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward-Matei Simion's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 31.8% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Simion usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Simion usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Simion usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Simion usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Simion usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Simion usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 45.0% | 22.2% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Edward-Matei Simion's chess games
All 48 games by Edward-Matei Simion in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | David Henriquez Garcia | 1,880 | 2nd Vega de San Mateo | A05 |
| May 2026 | Adrian Mesa Regalado | 1,765 | Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | Sub-14 | B12 |
| May 2026 | Airam Peraza Concepcion | 1,741 | Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | Sub-14 | C64 |
| Apr 2026 | Valentina Lucia Afonso Lopez | 1,711 | Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | Infantil | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Cibeles Oviedo Vinuesa | 1,462 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Santa Cruz Christmas Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,146 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,325 |
| chT-Tenerife Tercera | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,677 |
| 2nd Vega de San Mateo | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,530 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,326 |
| Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | Sub-14 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,040 |
| Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | Infantil | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward-Matei Simion's chess games?
48 games by Edward-Matei Simion, from Mar 2020 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 Edward-Matei Simion has played.
What does Edward-Matei Simion play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Edward-Matei Simion opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward-Matei Simion answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Edward-Matei Simion play as White?
As White, Edward-Matei Simion's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward-Matei Simion play as Black?
As Black, Edward-Matei Simion most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Edward-Matei Simion's FIDE rating?
Edward-Matei Simion is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,564 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Edward-Matei Simion played?
Our database contains 48 games by Edward-Matei Simion, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward-Matei Simion?
48 games by Edward-Matei Simion 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.