Prepare against Martin Simakhin
Czechia · World #11,693 classical · FIDE ID 23788178
When preparing against Martin Simakhin, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 30 games by Martin Simakhin, covering Apr 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Martin Simakhin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Simakhin 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 | 2,146 | 2,146 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 2,000 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,017 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 60.0% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 60.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025-2026): 246 rated games against 223 different opponents, across 36 events in 1 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 | 119 | 66 | 15 | 38 | 55.5% | 1,911 | 1,998 | 14 |
| Rapid | 55 | 32 | 1 | 22 | 58.2% | 1,871 | 1,938 | 4 |
| Blitz | 72 | 37 | 7 | 28 | 51.4% | 1,888 | 1,939 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 103 | 34 | 15 | 54 | 33.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 110 | 82 | 6 | 22 | 74.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 93 | 56 | 11 | 26 | 1,928 | 2,057 |
| 2025 | 153 | 79 | 12 | 62 | 1,875 | 1,911 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Simakhin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Simakhin's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Simakhin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Simakhin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Simakhin usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Simakhin usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Martin Simakhin's chess games
All 30 games by Martin Simakhin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2025 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Simon Sotek | 2,201 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U16 | B21 |
| Aug 2026 | Sigitas Kalvaitis | 2,143 | 13th Prague Summer Open | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Martin Novotny | 2,100 | Ricany Open A 2026 | B13 |
| Mar 2026 | Dominik Svadlenka | 2,045 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U16 | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Martin Hasul | 2,032 | Ricany Open A 2026 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,134 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U16 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 13th Prague Summer Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Simakhin's chess games?
30 games by Martin Simakhin, from Apr 2025 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 Martin Simakhin has played.
What does Martin Simakhin play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Martin Simakhin opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Simakhin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Martin Simakhin play as White?
As White, Martin Simakhin's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Simakhin play as Black?
As Black, Martin Simakhin most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Martin Simakhin's FIDE rating?
Martin Simakhin is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Martin Simakhin played?
Our database contains 30 games by Martin Simakhin, covering Apr 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Simakhin?
30 games by Martin Simakhin 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.