Prepare against Martin Simet
FM · Czechia · World #11,004 classical · FIDE ID 377244
When preparing against Martin Simet, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 334 games by Martin Simet, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Simet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Simet 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 | 2,154 | 2,281 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,107 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,152 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 124 | 102 | 108 | 37.1% |
| As White | 155 | 65 | 47 | 43 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 179 | 59 | 55 | 65 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Simet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Simet's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 53.5% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 56 | 36.1% | 55.4% |
| b3 | 10 | 6.5% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Simet usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Simet usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Simet usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Simet usually continues Bf4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Simet usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Simet usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 67.9% | 50.9% |
| d6 | 21 | 25.0% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 14.1% | 16.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Martin Simet's chess games
All 334 games by Martin Simet in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 124 wins, 102 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Petr Simek | 2,324 | ch-CZE | E68 |
| Jul 2017 | Tomas Studnicka | 2,315 | chT-CZE rap | A29 |
| May 2020 | Lachezar Yordanov | 2,307 | ch-EU Online U2300 Final | E20 |
| May 2020 | Robert Safin | 2,287 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A48 |
| Jul 2022 | Jaroslav Vorisek | 2,270 | 28th Klatovy Open | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2020 | 18 | 7 | 2,139 |
| ch-Czech Fed U14 | 2013 | 17 | 11 | 1,749 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,121 |
| chT2A-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,062 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 28th Klatovy Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,298 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Simet's chess games?
334 games by Martin Simet, from Sep 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 Martin Simet has played.
What does Martin Simet play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Martin Simet opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Simet answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Martin Simet play as White?
As White, Martin Simet's most-played openings in our database are: London System (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Simet play as Black?
As Black, Martin Simet most often plays: Philidor (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Martin Simet's FIDE rating?
Martin Simet is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Martin Simet played?
Our database contains 334 games by Martin Simet, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 102 draws, 108 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Simet?
334 games by Martin Simet 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.