Prepare against Marian Simo
Slovakia · World #16,896 classical · FIDE ID 14928698
Our database contains 211 games by Marian Simo, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian Simo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian Simo 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 | 2,086 | 2,129 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 78 | 60 | 73 | 37.0% |
| As White | 107 | 42 | 27 | 38 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 104 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian Simo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian Simo's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 88.8% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Simo usually continues Nf3 (41.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Simo usually continues Nc3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Simo usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Simo usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Simo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Simo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 47.5% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 15 | 25.4% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 18.6% | 59.1% |
| b6 | 4 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 36.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Marian Simo's chess games
All 211 games by Marian Simo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 78 wins, 60 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Michal Kopera | 2,124 | chT2C-SVK 2122 | B42 |
| Oct 2022 | Patrik Kravec | 2,120 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B30 |
| Dec 2022 | Jozef Kostelny | 2,118 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B30 |
| Feb 2022 | Jakub Koval | 2,115 | chT1E-SVK 2122 | A01 |
| Apr 2013 | Viktor Haring | 2,088 | ch-SVK U14 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 1,738 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,058 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,993 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,031 |
| chT1E-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,234 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,069 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian Simo's chess games?
211 games by Marian Simo, from Jan 2012 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 Marian Simo has played.
What does Marian Simo play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Marian Simo opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian Simo answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marian Simo play as White?
As White, Marian Simo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian Simo play as Black?
As Black, Marian Simo most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Marian Simo's FIDE rating?
Marian Simo is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Marian Simo played?
Our database contains 211 games by Marian Simo, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 60 draws, 73 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian Simo?
211 games by Marian Simo 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.