Prepare against Michael Simonsen
DNK · World #34,936 classical · FIDE ID 1474588
Our database contains 46 games by Michael Simonsen, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Simonsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Simonsen 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 | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 15.2% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Simonsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Simonsen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 32.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Simonsen usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Michael Simonsen's chess games
All 46 games by Michael Simonsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 7 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A99 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1989 | Andrzej Adamski | 2,245 | 11th Politiken Cup | C54 |
| Jun 1992 | Jens Henrichsen | 2,230 | 14th Politiken Cup | A99 |
| Jun 1992 | Jens Erik Kofoed Hald | 2,220 | 14th Politiken Cup | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Politiken Cup | 1992 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| 13th Politiken Cup | 1991 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,261 |
| chB-DEN | 1990 | 7 | 2 | 2,098 |
| 11th Politiken Cup | 1989 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
| 12th Politiken Cup | 1990 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,210 |
| Aarhus Open | 1990 | 1 | 0 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Simonsen's chess games?
46 games by Michael Simonsen, from Apr 2022 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 Michael Simonsen has played.
What does Michael Simonsen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Michael Simonsen opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Simonsen answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Michael Simonsen play as White?
As White, Michael Simonsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Simonsen play as Black?
As Black, Michael Simonsen most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michael Simonsen's FIDE rating?
Michael Simonsen is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Simonsen played?
Our database contains 46 games by Michael Simonsen, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Simonsen?
46 games by Michael Simonsen 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.