Prepare against Leon Simula
Norway · World #13,081 classical · FIDE ID 1509519
Our database contains 71 games by Leon Simula, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leon Simula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Simula 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 | 2,127 | 2,182 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,083 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,143 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 33.8% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Simula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Simula's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 76.3% | 48.3% |
| b4 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Simula usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Simula usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Simula usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Simula usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Simula usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Leon Simula's chess games
All 71 games by Leon Simula in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Einar J Gausel | 2,524 | ch-Barents Region A | E94 |
| Sep 2001 | Gennady Aleksandrov Kiselev | 2,405 | Hammerfest Open | A00 |
| May 2008 | Kjetil Stokke | 2,359 | chT-NOR Clubs | E99 |
| May 2025 | Mats Persson | 2,287 | TCh-NOR Club | A40 |
| Jun 2001 | Gunnar B. Hanssen | 2,276 | chT-NOR | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2003 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-NOR 0809 | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-NOR class M | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 2,008 |
| ch-Barents Region A | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 2,204 |
| chT-NOR middle | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,169 |
| Hammerfest Open | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,160 |
| chT-NOR fin | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 2,018 |
| Rallar Open | 1992 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Simula's chess games?
71 games by Leon Simula, from Jul 2009 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 Leon Simula has played.
What does Leon Simula play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Leon Simula opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.b4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Simula answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Leon Simula play as White?
As White, Leon Simula's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Simula play as Black?
As Black, Leon Simula most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Leon Simula's FIDE rating?
Leon Simula is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Leon Simula played?
Our database contains 71 games by Leon Simula, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 28 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Simula?
71 games by Leon Simula 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.