Prepare against Rudy Simons
NLD · World #29,564 classical · FIDE ID 1003801
Our database contains 119 games by Rudy Simons, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudy Simons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudy Simons 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 | 1,988 | 2,126 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 33 | 18 | 68 | 27.7% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 7 | 28 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 13 | 11 | 40 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudy Simons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudy Simons's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 96.4% | 40.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Simons usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Simons usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Simons usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Simons usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Simons usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 76.7% | 26.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 23.3% | 7.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Rudy Simons's chess games
All 119 games by Rudy Simons 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Harry Pohla | 2,340 | Geraardsbergen Open | B87 |
| Jan 1994 | Matthias Krallmann | 2,275 | Groningen Open | B82 |
| Jan 1998 | Markus Held | 2,265 | Montecatini Terme Open | C99 |
| Jan 1994 | Miklos Galyas | 2,265 | Budapest FS10 IM-A | B14 |
| Jan 1993 | Tibor Rozsnyai | 2,250 | 9th Budapest Spring Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 1994 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| Wch U10 | 1992 | 10 | 0 | – |
| Budapest FS11 FM | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| Helmond Open | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,221 |
| Veldhoven Match | 1992 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,940 |
| Rosmalen BK Open | 1993 | 5 | 4 | 2,567 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudy Simons's chess games?
119 games by Rudy Simons, 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 Rudy Simons has played.
What does Rudy Simons play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Rudy Simons opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudy Simons answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Rudy Simons play as White?
As White, Rudy Simons's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudy Simons play as Black?
As Black, Rudy Simons most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Rudy Simons's FIDE rating?
Rudy Simons is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Rudy Simons played?
Our database contains 119 games by Rudy Simons, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 68 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudy Simons?
119 games by Rudy Simons 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.