Prepare against Jesper Simonsen
DNK · World #15,603 classical · FIDE ID 1402226
Our database contains 54 games by Jesper Simonsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Simonsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper Simonsen 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 | 2,099 | 2,170 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,100 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 13.0% |
| As White | 24 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Simonsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Simonsen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 32.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 32.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Jesper Simonsen's chess games
All 54 games by Jesper Simonsen 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: 7 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1992 | Jacob Aagaard | 2,285 | 14th Politiken Cup | B35 |
| Sep 2024 | Gunnar Pedersen | 2,195 | ch-DEN Blitz | E08 |
| Sep 2024 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 2,026 | ch-DEN Blitz | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Open | 1991 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| 14th Politiken Cup | 1992 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| Aarhus Open 2 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| 13th Politiken Cup | 1991 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-DEN Blitz | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| 12th Politiken Cup | 1990 | 3 | 1 | 2,036 |
| Aarhus Open | 1990 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| DEN-ch Blitz Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper Simonsen's chess games?
54 games by Jesper Simonsen, 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 Jesper Simonsen has played.
What does Jesper Simonsen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jesper Simonsen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Simonsen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jesper Simonsen play as White?
As White, Jesper Simonsen's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Simonsen play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Simonsen most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jesper Simonsen's FIDE rating?
Jesper Simonsen is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jesper Simonsen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jesper Simonsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (13.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Simonsen?
54 games by Jesper Simonsen 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.