Prepare against John Simoes
Venezuela · World #45,068 classical · FIDE ID 3901157
Our database contains 70 games by John Simoes, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Simoes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Simoes 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 | 1,913 | 2,008 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 2,056 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,992 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 31.4% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Simoes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Simoes's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Simoes usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Simoes usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Simoes usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
John Simoes's chess games
All 70 games by John Simoes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Juan Manuel Carrasco Martinez | 2,380 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | C15 |
| Dec 2014 | Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago | 2,212 | Lisbon Christmas Open | B34 |
| Jul 2004 | Balazs Mate | 2,182 | Wch Silent | B18 |
| Sep 2015 | Rui Guimaraes | 2,144 | Portugal Open | B23 |
| Dec 2003 | Renato Fialho Vasconcellos | 2,131 | Monte Estoril Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,975 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| Wch Silent | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Rapid Men | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,680 |
| ch-POR Apuramento | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| 26th Lisbon Cup | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Simoes's chess games?
70 games by John Simoes, from Jan 2013 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 John Simoes has played.
What does John Simoes play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, John Simoes opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Simoes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does John Simoes play as White?
As White, John Simoes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Simoes play as Black?
As Black, John Simoes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is John Simoes's FIDE rating?
John Simoes is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (May 2018).
How many games has John Simoes played?
Our database contains 70 games by John Simoes, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Simoes?
70 games by John Simoes 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.