Prepare against Jozef Simenon
FM · NLD · World #5,083 classical · FIDE ID 1012916
When preparing against Jozef Simenon, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Jozef Simenon, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 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 | 2,271 | 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 | 164 | 52 | 69 | 43 | 31.7% |
| As White | 79 | 30 | 33 | 16 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 22 | 36 | 27 | 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 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 58.2% | 65.2% |
| b4 | 9 | 11.4% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.9% | 28.6% |
| b3 | 6 | 7.6% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.1% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% 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, 61.1% score
- …e5 (78% of these games) — Simenon usually continues a3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Simenon usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Simenon usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 72.0% | 47.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.0% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Jozef Simenon's chess games
All 164 games by Jozef Simenon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Sep 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: 52 wins, 69 draws, 43 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 | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| 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% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 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% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Stefan Bekker | 2,367 | ch-NED Qualification 2026 | A04 |
| May 2026 | Lars Ootes | 2,363 | ch-NED Qualification 2026 | B00 |
| Oct 2007 | Ronald Weemaes | 2,330 | chT-BEL 0708 | A01 |
| May 2026 | Bonno Pel | 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 B | 2001 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-LiSB | 2003 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,034 |
| 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?
164 games by Jozef Simenon, from Jul 2004 to Sep 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 79 games with White in our database, Jozef Simenon opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Simenon answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (15% 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 (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 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); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Jozef Simenon's FIDE rating?
Jozef Simenon is currently rated 2,271 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 164 games by Jozef Simenon, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 69 draws, 43 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Simenon?
164 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.