Prepare against Marco Simone
Italy · World #50,465 classical · FIDE ID 818607
Our database contains 40 games by Marco Simone, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Simone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Simone 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 | 1,891 | 1,931 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,905 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,872 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 30.0% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Simone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Simone's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.6% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Simone usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Simone usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Simone usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Marco Simone's chess games
All 40 games by Marco Simone in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Michele Mannu | 2,128 | Porto Mannu Open | B13 |
| May 2007 | Vincenzo Ciampi | 2,106 | Porto Mannu Open | A24 |
| May 2007 | Giampiero Catalini | 1,996 | Porto Mannu Open | A57 |
| May 2007 | Ricardo Antoniacci | 1,995 | Porto Mannu Open | A45 |
| Aug 2010 | Mauro Di Chiara | 1,965 | Milan SSM August | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| Bratto Gorgonzola Open B | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,682 |
| Milan SSM August | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,904 |
| Kerkyra Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Simone's chess games?
40 games by Marco Simone, from Jul 2004 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 Marco Simone has played.
What does Marco Simone play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Marco Simone opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Simone answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games).
What openings does Marco Simone play as White?
As White, Marco Simone's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Simone play as Black?
As Black, Marco Simone most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marco Simone's FIDE rating?
Marco Simone is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Marco Simone played?
Our database contains 40 games by Marco Simone, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Simone?
40 games by Marco Simone 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.