Prepare against Karel Simandl
Czechia · World #20,815 classical · FIDE ID 304778
Our database contains 123 games by Karel Simandl, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Simandl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Simandl 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 | 2,050 | 2,116 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,077 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 39 | 51 | 33 | 31.7% |
| As White | 62 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 19 | 27 | 15 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Simandl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Simandl's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Simandl usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Simandl usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Simandl usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 96.4% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
Karel Simandl's chess games
All 123 games by Karel Simandl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 39 wins, 51 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Petr Zvara | 2,405 | Landesliga Nord 9899 | C55 |
| Jan 1997 | Jan Svatos | 2,305 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | C29 |
| Jan 1997 | Jaroslav Jezek | 2,235 | chT1a-CZE 9697 | B32 |
| Feb 2007 | Alena Kubikova | 2,137 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | C96 |
| Jan 1998 | Pavel Novak | 2,115 | Klatovy Open A | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 1999 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-CSR 28 sf | 1958 | 15 | 9 | – |
| ch-CSR 29 sf | 1959 | 15 | 7 | – |
| ch-CSR 32 sf | 1962 | 13 | 7.5 | – |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,215 |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,288 |
| Regionalliga NW 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 1,949 |
| Landesliga Nord 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Simandl's chess games?
123 games by Karel Simandl, from Jul 2007 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 Karel Simandl has played.
What does Karel Simandl play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Karel Simandl opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Simandl answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Karel Simandl play as White?
As White, Karel Simandl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Simandl play as Black?
As Black, Karel Simandl most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Karel Simandl's FIDE rating?
Karel Simandl is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Karel Simandl played?
Our database contains 123 games by Karel Simandl, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 51 draws, 33 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Simandl?
123 games by Karel Simandl 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.