Prepare against Ralf-Axel Simon
FM · DEU · World #53,596 classical · FIDE ID 4603125
Our database contains 753 games by Ralf-Axel Simon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralf-Axel Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf-Axel 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,879 | 2,249 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,115 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,127 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 753 | 324 | 145 | 284 | 43.0% |
| As White | 379 | 173 | 75 | 131 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 374 | 151 | 70 | 153 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf-Axel Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf-Axel Simon's side.
First moves as White (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 264 | 69.7% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 48 | 12.7% | 36.5% |
| c4 | 33 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 22 | 5.8% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 2.6% | 35.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Simon usually continues e3 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Simon usually continues e3 (56.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Simon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Simon usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Simon usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Simon usually continues e4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 148 | 88.1% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 10.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 104 | 82.5% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 12.7% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Ralf-Axel Simon's chess games
All 753 games by Ralf-Axel Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 324 wins, 145 draws, 284 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 124 | 60/31/33 | 48.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 17/3/14 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 18/7/8 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 74 | 32/13/29 | 43.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 54 | 22/7/25 | 40.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 32 | 9/7/16 | 28.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,508 | 113th ch-SUI | B47 |
| Jan 1989 | Josef Klinger | 2,475 | 13th Zuerich Open A | A13 |
| Jan 1987 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,445 | 5th Berliner Sommer | D43 |
| Jan 1988 | Nikola Padevsky | 2,435 | 6th Berliner Sommer | E61 |
| Jan 1988 | Oliver Schulte | 2,430 | Bundesliga 1988-89 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 21 | 14 | 2,458 |
| Basel Open | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 2,121 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1990 | 18 | 13 | 2,347 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1990 | 14 | 9 | 2,549 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 14 | 4 | 2,217 |
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| Moscow2 | 1990 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf-Axel Simon's chess games?
753 games by Ralf-Axel Simon, from Apr 2003 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 Ralf-Axel Simon has played.
What does Ralf-Axel Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 379 games with White in our database, Ralf-Axel Simon opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf-Axel Simon answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ralf-Axel Simon play as White?
As White, Ralf-Axel Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (124 games, 48.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 379 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf-Axel Simon play as Black?
As Black, Ralf-Axel Simon most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 43.2% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 40.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 374 games.
What is Ralf-Axel Simon's FIDE rating?
Ralf-Axel Simon is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Ralf-Axel Simon played?
Our database contains 753 games by Ralf-Axel Simon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 324 wins, 145 draws, 284 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf-Axel Simon?
753 games by Ralf-Axel 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.