Prepare against Leopold Simon
France · World #21,823 classical · FIDE ID 636118
When preparing against Leopold Simon, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 57 games by Leopold Simon, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leopold Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leopold 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 | 2,042 | 2,142 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,115 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 16 | 24 | 17 | 28.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leopold Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leopold Simon's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Simon usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Leopold Simon's chess games
All 57 games by Leopold Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 24 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Sebastian Schafranietz | 2,290 | chT2-FRA 0405 | D02 |
| Dec 2003 | Gregory Gitzinger | 2,235 | chT2-FRA 0304 | C14 |
| Feb 2002 | Nicolas Innocente | 2,150 | chT2-FRA | D60 |
| Nov 2006 | Boris Eustache | 2,147 | chT1B-FRA 0607 | D02 |
| Feb 2003 | Olivier Schlupp | 2,142 | chT2O-FRA 0203 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| Aurec Cup | 2002 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,389 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Vandoeuvre Open | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,145 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leopold Simon's chess games?
57 games by Leopold Simon, from Jul 2003 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 Leopold Simon has played.
What does Leopold Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Leopold Simon opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leopold Simon answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Leopold Simon play as White?
As White, Leopold Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leopold Simon play as Black?
As Black, Leopold Simon most often plays: King's Indian Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Leopold Simon's FIDE rating?
Leopold Simon is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Leopold Simon played?
Our database contains 57 games by Leopold Simon, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 24 draws, 17 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leopold Simon?
57 games by Leopold 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.