Prepare against Giulio Simoni
Italy · World #12,838 classical · FIDE ID 886866
Our database contains 55 games by Giulio Simoni, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giulio Simoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giulio Simoni 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 | 2,130 | 2,134 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,100 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 5 | 24 | 26 | 9.1% |
| As White | 27 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giulio Simoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giulio Simoni's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 32.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 32.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Simoni usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Simoni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Simoni usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Simoni usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Giulio Simoni's chess games
All 55 games by Giulio Simoni in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 5 wins, 24 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Giovanni Sorbera | 2,234 | 18th Trieste Open | C78 |
| Sep 2016 | Valter Pregarac | 2,181 | 18th Trieste Open | B00 |
| Sep 2017 | Lejla Juretic | 1,930 | 19th Trieste Open | A47 |
| Sep 2014 | Valerio Tagliaferri | 1,909 | 16th Trieste Open | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Trieste Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
| 16th Trieste Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,948 |
| Udine Tre Circoli Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| Condino Open 12th | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,699 |
| 19th Trieste Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,007 |
| 17th Trieste Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,049 |
| 3rd Arco Christmas Open | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,819 |
| 5th Arco Christmas Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giulio Simoni's chess games?
55 games by Giulio Simoni, from Sep 2011 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 Giulio Simoni has played.
What does Giulio Simoni play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Giulio Simoni opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giulio Simoni answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Giulio Simoni play as White?
As White, Giulio Simoni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giulio Simoni play as Black?
As Black, Giulio Simoni most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Giulio Simoni's FIDE rating?
Giulio Simoni is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Giulio Simoni played?
Our database contains 55 games by Giulio Simoni, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 24 draws, 26 losses (9.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giulio Simoni?
55 games by Giulio Simoni 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.