Prepare against Manuel Simon
DEU · World #78,984 classical · FIDE ID 12945366
When preparing against Manuel Simon, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 49 games by Manuel Simon, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel 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 | 1,793 | 1,793 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,803 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 46.9% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Simon's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Simon usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Manuel Simon's chess games
All 49 games by Manuel Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Sindy Kail | 1,831 | Eschborn Open | C44 |
| Apr 2018 | Ruediger Peuckert | 1,822 | ch-Unterfranken 69 HT | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Martin Herberich | 1,810 | ch-Unterfranken 69 HT | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Andreas Brodt | 1,784 | ch-Unterfranken 69 HT | E90 |
| Jul 2020 | Marinus Stoib | 1,747 | DSOL 03 Liga Gr-A 1st | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken HB 62nd | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,429 |
| ch-Unterfranken 69 HT | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,847 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 63th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,453 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,740 |
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,766 |
| 10th Eschborn Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,656 |
| DSOL 03 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,634 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Simon's chess games?
49 games by Manuel Simon, from Sep 2014 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 Manuel Simon has played.
What does Manuel Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Manuel Simon opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Simon answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Manuel Simon play as White?
As White, Manuel Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Simon play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Simon most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Manuel Simon's FIDE rating?
Manuel Simon is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Manuel Simon played?
Our database contains 49 games by Manuel Simon, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Simon?
49 games by Manuel 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.