Prepare against Marc Simonet
FM · Andorra · World #7,975 classical · FIDE ID 6900127
When preparing against Marc Simonet, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 47 games by Marc Simonet, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marc Simonet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Simonet 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 | 2,206 | 2,345 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,291 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 21.3% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 19.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2025): 210 rated games against 187 different opponents, across 55 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 177 | 74 | 54 | 49 | 41.8% | 2,198 | 2,245 | 13 |
| Blitz | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% | 2,110 | 2,110 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 72 | 8 | 26 | 38 | 11.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 124 | 67 | 36 | 21 | 54.0% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 9 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2,168 | 1,968 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2,189 | 2,256 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2,098 | 2,231 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2,109 | 2,009 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2,088 | 2,488 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,118 | 2,118 |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2,161 | 2,481 |
| 2014 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2,159 | 2,188 |
| 2013 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2,244 | 2,187 |
| 2012 | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 2,192 | 2,222 |
| 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2,185 | 2,242 |
| 2010 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2,265 | 2,305 |
| 2009 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2,220 | 2,270 |
| 2008 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 2,182 | 2,252 |
| 2007 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 2,194 | 2,281 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2,502 | 2,102 |
Where Marc Simonet has played
Luxembourg (21) · Spain (14) · France (9) · Andorra (7) · MNC (1) · Norway (1) · Russia (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Simonet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Simonet's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 88.5% | 41.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Simonet usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Simonet usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Simonet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Simonet usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Simonet usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Marc Simonet's chess games
All 47 games by Marc Simonet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Duilio Collutiis | 2,447 | Olympiad-39 | A07 |
| Aug 2014 | Edgardo J. Almedina Ortiz | 2,277 | Olympiad-41 | E97 |
| Nov 2013 | Fiona Steil-Antoni | 2,185 | 3rd EU Small Countries ol | E17 |
| Sep 2010 | Marcus Joseph | 2,146 | Olympiad-39 | C18 |
| Sep 2010 | Rodrigo Mendoza | 2,124 | Olympiad-39 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,284 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| 3rd EU Small Countries ol | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,089 |
| 30th Andorra Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,376 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,173 |
| EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Simonet's chess games?
47 games by Marc Simonet, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Marc Simonet has played.
What does Marc Simonet play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Marc Simonet opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Simonet answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Marc Simonet play as White?
As White, Marc Simonet's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Simonet play as Black?
As Black, Marc Simonet most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marc Simonet's FIDE rating?
Marc Simonet is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marc Simonet played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marc Simonet, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Simonet?
47 games by Marc Simonet 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.