Prepare against Oleg Simukov
Ukraine · World #95,487 classical · FIDE ID 14109719
When preparing against Oleg Simukov, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 40 games by Oleg Simukov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Simukov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Simukov 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 | 1,743 | 2,194 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 2,015 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 27.5% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Simukov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Simukov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Simukov usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Simukov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Simukov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Simukov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Oleg Simukov's chess games
All 40 games by Oleg Simukov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Pavel Vinogradov | 2,199 | 7th chT-UKR | C07 |
| Apr 2000 | Timur Artemiev | 2,137 | chT-UKR 8th | C10 |
| Nov 2008 | Andrey Goretov | 2,043 | Europe-Asia Open | B95 |
| Nov 2010 | Yury Kashin | 2,010 | Gornozavodsk Open | C01 |
| Nov 2010 | Andrey Simakov | 1,989 | Gornozavodsk Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gornozavodsk Open | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Prague Cedok Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 7th chT-UKR | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-UKR 8th | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,233 |
| Europe-Asia Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| Pribram tt | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Simukov's chess games?
40 games by Oleg Simukov, from Apr 2003 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 Oleg Simukov has played.
What does Oleg Simukov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Oleg Simukov opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Simukov answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Oleg Simukov play as White?
As White, Oleg Simukov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Simukov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Simukov most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Oleg Simukov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Simukov is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Oleg Simukov played?
Our database contains 40 games by Oleg Simukov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Simukov?
40 games by Oleg Simukov 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.