Prepare against Francois Simard
Canada · World #70,644 classical · FIDE ID 2621681
When preparing against Francois Simard, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 142 games by Francois Simard, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francois Simard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francois Simard 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 | 1,819 | 1,928 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,905 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 44 | 25 | 73 | 31.0% |
| As White | 74 | 24 | 16 | 34 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 9 | 39 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francois Simard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francois Simard's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 90.5% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Simard usually continues c4 (35.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Simard usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Simard usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Simard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Simard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Simard usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 79.4% | 40.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Francois Simard's chess games
All 142 games by Francois Simard in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 44 wins, 25 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Jonathan Turcotte | 2,142 | Montreal Varennes Open | D13 |
| Sep 2014 | David E Onley | 2,120 | 25th ch-NATO | E61 |
| Sep 2023 | Yuri Diego Frontini | 2,050 | ch-NATO 33rd | A52 |
| Sep 2014 | David S Tucker | 2,042 | 25th ch-NATO | A48 |
| Jul 2014 | Meikel Weber | 2,042 | Canadian Open U2400 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| Laval Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,945 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,038 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,663 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,853 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francois Simard's chess games?
142 games by Francois Simard, from Oct 2014 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 Francois Simard has played.
What does Francois Simard play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Francois Simard opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francois Simard answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Francois Simard play as White?
As White, Francois Simard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francois Simard play as Black?
As Black, Francois Simard most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Francois Simard's FIDE rating?
Francois Simard is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Francois Simard played?
Our database contains 142 games by Francois Simard, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 25 draws, 73 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francois Simard?
142 games by Francois Simard 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.