Prepare against Norbert Simmon
DEU · World #147,026 classical · FIDE ID 24643904
When preparing against Norbert Simmon, expect 1.g3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Hungarian Opening as White, 22.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Norbert Simmon, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Simmon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Simmon 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 | 1,602 | 1,884 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 33 | 24 | 59 | 28.4% |
| As White | 60 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 10 | 28 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Simmon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Simmon's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 50 | 83.3% | 34.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 83% of White games, 34.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Simmon usually continues d4 (38.1% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Simmon usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Simmon usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Simmon usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Simmon usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Simmon usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 85.3% | 34.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
Norbert Simmon's chess games
All 116 games by Norbert Simmon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 33 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 40 | 9/10/21 | 22.5% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Peter Pflichthofer | 1,948 | 05th GER Seniors Derby | B54 |
| Apr 2006 | Hans Jagdhuber | 1,868 | 05th GER Seniors Derby | E67 |
| May 2019 | Dieter Mehlhorn | 1,834 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | E01 |
| Dec 2006 | Heinrich Boldt | 1,778 | Bad Griesbach Seniors Open 09th | D03 |
| Dec 2009 | Friedrich Lamprecht | 1,739 | 12th Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,649 |
| Bad Wiessee Seniors Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,603 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,541 |
| Nago Torbole Open A | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,728 |
| Bad Griesbach Seniors Open 09th | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| 12th Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 14th Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,483 |
| 05th GER Seniors Derby | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Simmon's chess games?
116 games by Norbert Simmon, from Apr 2008 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 Norbert Simmon has played.
What does Norbert Simmon play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Norbert Simmon opens with 1.g3 (83% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Simmon answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Norbert Simmon play as White?
As White, Norbert Simmon's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (40 games, 22.5% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Simmon play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Simmon most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Norbert Simmon's FIDE rating?
Norbert Simmon is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Norbert Simmon played?
Our database contains 116 games by Norbert Simmon, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Simmon?
116 games by Norbert Simmon 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.