Prepare against Petr Simon

Czechia · World #116,671 classical · FIDE ID 323527

When preparing against Petr Simon, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 138 games by Petr Simon, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Simon 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Simon's side.

First moves as White (71 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 43.9% score
  • …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
  • …d5 (32% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …d6 (5% of these games) — Simon usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 26.0% score
  • …c5 (56% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
  • …e5 (12% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
  • …d5 (8% of these games) — Simon usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)

Petr Simon's chess games

All 138 games by Petr Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 40 draws, 74 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Petr Simon's chess games?

138 games by Petr Simon, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Petr Simon has played.

What does Petr Simon play on the first move as White?

Across 71 games with White in our database, Petr Simon opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Simon answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Petr Simon play as White?

As White, Petr Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Petr Simon play as Black?

As Black, Petr Simon most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.

What is Petr Simon's FIDE rating?

Petr Simon is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Oct 2005).

How many games has Petr Simon played?

Our database contains 138 games by Petr Simon, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 40 draws, 74 losses (17.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against Petr Simon?

138 games by Petr Simon 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.

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