Prepare against Jonathan Simon
DEU · World #50,711 classical · FIDE ID 1271653
Our database contains 85 games by Jonathan Simon, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan 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 | 1,890 | 2,019 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,909 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 32 | 20 | 33 | 37.6% |
| As White | 43 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 15 | 7 | 20 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Simon's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 74.4% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 18.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 60.9% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Simon usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Simon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 60.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 34.8% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Jonathan Simon's chess games
All 85 games by Jonathan Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 32 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Hans-Joachim Hofstetter | 2,081 | Regionalliga NW 1415 | B50 |
| Oct 2017 | Ruediger Nickel | 2,065 | Eschborn Open | C02 |
| Jan 2015 | Michael Seidel | 1,996 | Regionalliga NW 1415 | E97 |
| Oct 2014 | Andre Nixdorf | 1,996 | 13th Forchheim Open B | B42 |
| May 2013 | Claus Bebersdorf | 1,991 | 23rd Schweinfurt Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Unterfranken 69 M2 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,922 |
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| Regionalliga NW 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,163 |
| 23rd Schweinfurt Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,927 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,895 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,893 |
| Regionalliga NW 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Simon's chess games?
85 games by Jonathan Simon, from Jul 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 Jonathan Simon has played.
What does Jonathan Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Jonathan Simon opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Simon answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Simon play as White?
As White, Jonathan Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Simon play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Simon most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jonathan Simon's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Simon is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Jonathan Simon played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jonathan Simon, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Simon?
85 games by Jonathan 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.