Prepare against Sergio Simoli
Italy · World #15,667 classical · FIDE ID 808393
Our database contains 109 games by Sergio Simoli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Simoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Simoli 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 | 2,098 | 2,289 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,257 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,270 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 36 | 27 | 46 | 33.0% |
| As White | 57 | 17 | 14 | 26 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Simoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Simoli's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 64.9% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 24.6% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.8% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Simoli usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Simoli usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Simoli usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Simoli usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Simoli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Simoli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 56.0% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Sergio Simoli's chess games
All 109 games by Sergio Simoli 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: 36 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Michele Godena | 2,480 | 15th Mogliano Veneto Open | A41 |
| May 1989 | Kalle Kiik | 2,395 | Venice-Tallin Match | B40 |
| Mar 2004 | Ivano Ceschia | 2,376 | chT-ITA A1 34th | A26 |
| Apr 2015 | Giulio Lagumina | 2,322 | chT-ITA 47th | C41 |
| Jan 1988 | Ivor Vukovic | 2,320 | Caorle Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pellestrina B | 1979 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Rome Open | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,435 |
| 30th Hotel Adriatico | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,033 |
| Caorle Open | 1988 | 8 | 5 | 2,262 |
| Venice Open | 1996 | 6 | 2 | 2,047 |
| Novi Sad Open | 1989 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,210 |
| chT-ITA GpA 54th | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,098 |
| Venice tt | 1983 | 5 | 4 | 2,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Simoli's chess games?
109 games by Sergio Simoli, 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 Sergio Simoli has played.
What does Sergio Simoli play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Sergio Simoli opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Simoli answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sergio Simoli play as White?
As White, Sergio Simoli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Simoli play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Simoli most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Sergio Simoli's FIDE rating?
Sergio Simoli is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Sergio Simoli played?
Our database contains 109 games by Sergio Simoli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Simoli?
109 games by Sergio Simoli 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.