Prepare against Roman T. Simbelov
Russia · World #19,239 classical · FIDE ID 34267840
When preparing against Roman T. Simbelov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 95 games by Roman T. Simbelov, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman T. Simbelov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman T. Simbelov 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 | 2,064 | 2,234 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,271 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,323 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 35 | 19 | 41 | 36.8% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 49 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman T. Simbelov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman T. Simbelov's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Simbelov usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Simbelov usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Simbelov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Roman T. Simbelov's chess games
All 95 games by Roman T. Simbelov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 35 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Ivan Yeletsky | 2,469 | St. Petersburg Blitz GP | B32 |
| Aug 2023 | Kirill Shubin | 2,451 | St Petersburg Blitz | C90 |
| Aug 2023 | Konstantin Sek | 2,419 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C55 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,352 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B28 |
| Dec 2024 | I SRB Martic | 2,268 | RADNICKICHESS IM Dec | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 19 | 7 | 1,903 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,169 |
| RADNICKICHESS IM Dec | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,834 |
| 37th Belgrade Trophy | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| 30th EU-ch U14 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| 74th ch-RUS Higher League | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,076 |
| St Petersburg Rapid GP | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman T. Simbelov's chess games?
95 games by Roman T. Simbelov, from Jul 2017 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 Roman T. Simbelov has played.
What does Roman T. Simbelov play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Roman T. Simbelov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman T. Simbelov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Roman T. Simbelov play as White?
As White, Roman T. Simbelov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman T. Simbelov play as Black?
As Black, Roman T. Simbelov most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Roman T. Simbelov's FIDE rating?
Roman T. Simbelov is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Roman T. Simbelov played?
Our database contains 95 games by Roman T. Simbelov, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman T. Simbelov?
95 games by Roman T. Simbelov 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.