Prepare against Hans Christian Simon
DEU · World #12,870 classical · FIDE ID 4626796
When preparing against Hans Christian Simon, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Hans Christian Simon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Christian Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Christian 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 | 2,130 | 2,231 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 56 | 97 | 50 | 27.6% |
| As White | 105 | 35 | 48 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 98 | 21 | 49 | 28 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Christian Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Christian Simon's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 93 | 88.6% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 8.6% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Simon usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 73.2% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 26.8% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 34 | 69.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 26.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Hans Christian Simon's chess games
All 203 games by Hans Christian Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 56 wins, 97 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 10/19/8 | 27.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Vyacheslav Klyuner | 2,395 | ch-NRW | E06 |
| Jan 1999 | Ismet Burovic | 2,355 | Oberliga NRW 9899 II | A04 |
| Jan 1994 | Michael Bilek | 2,345 | Oberliga NRW 9394 II | A04 |
| Jan 1992 | Karlheinz Bachmann | 2,325 | Oberliga NRW 9293 I | E65 |
| Jan 1996 | Sebastian Kitte | 2,300 | Oberliga NRW 9697 I | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2006 | 14 | 7 | 2,266 |
| ch-OWL | 2006 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-OWL U20 | 1989 | 10 | 4.5 | – |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,173 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 II | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| 1st ch-Hessen int | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,567 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 II | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Christian Simon's chess games?
203 games by Hans Christian Simon, from Apr 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 Hans Christian Simon has played.
What does Hans Christian Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Hans Christian Simon opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Christian Simon answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hans Christian Simon play as White?
As White, Hans Christian Simon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Christian Simon play as Black?
As Black, Hans Christian Simon most often plays: Dutch Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Hans Christian Simon's FIDE rating?
Hans Christian Simon is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Hans Christian Simon played?
Our database contains 203 games by Hans Christian Simon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 97 draws, 50 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Christian Simon?
203 games by Hans Christian 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.