Prepare against Jozef Simenon
FM · NLD · World #4,486 classical · FIDE ID 1012916
Our database contains 156 games by Jozef Simenon, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Simenon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Simenon 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 | 2,288 | 2,307 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,197 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,243 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 50 | 64 | 42 | 32.1% |
| As White | 75 | 29 | 30 | 16 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 21 | 34 | 26 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Simenon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Simenon's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 61.3% | 65.2% |
| b4 | 8 | 10.7% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 9.3% | 28.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 65.2% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Simenon usually continues Nc3 (71.1% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Simenon usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Simenon usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.b4 — 11% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Simenon usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Simenon usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Simenon usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 76.6% | 47.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Jozef Simenon's chess games
All 156 games by Jozef Simenon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 50 wins, 64 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bekker,Stefan | 2,367 | ch-NED Qualification 2026 | A04 |
| May 2026 | Ootes,La | 2,363 | ch-NED Qualification 2026 | B00 |
| Oct 2007 | Ronald Weemaes | 2,330 | chT-BEL 0708 | A01 |
| May 2026 | Pel,B | 2,286 | ch-NED Qualification 2026 | A01 |
| Aug 2004 | Robin Swinkels | 2,228 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2003 | 18 | 10 | 2,188 |
| ch-LiSB | 2003 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-LiSB B | 2001 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-NED Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,321 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Schach Tirol Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Simenon's chess games?
156 games by Jozef Simenon, from Jul 2004 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 Jozef Simenon has played.
What does Jozef Simenon play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Jozef Simenon opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Simenon answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...b5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jozef Simenon play as White?
As White, Jozef Simenon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Orangutan opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Simenon play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Simenon most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Jozef Simenon's FIDE rating?
Jozef Simenon is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Jozef Simenon played?
Our database contains 156 games by Jozef Simenon, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 64 draws, 42 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Simenon?
156 games by Jozef Simenon 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.