Prepare against Saso Simov

FM · North Macedonia · World #31,479 classical · FIDE ID 15000460

When preparing against Saso Simov, expect 1.d3 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Mieses Opening as White, 20.0% over 20 games.

Our database contains 96 games by Saso Simov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saso Simov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saso Simov 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 Saso Simov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saso Simov's side.

First moves as White (48 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d3 — 58% of White games, 37.5% score
  • …d5 (46% of these games) — Simov usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
  • …e5 (21% of these games) — Simov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
  • …c5 (14% of these games) — Simov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 58.8% score
  • …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Simov usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
  • …d5 (35% of these games) — Simov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
  • …c5 (12% of these games) — Simov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)

Saso Simov's chess games

All 96 games by Saso Simov 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: 21 wins, 40 draws, 35 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Saso Simov's chess games?

96 games by Saso Simov, 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 Saso Simov has played.

What does Saso Simov play on the first move as White?

Across 48 games with White in our database, Saso Simov opens with 1.d3 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saso Simov answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games).

What openings does Saso Simov play as White?

As White, Saso Simov's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Saso Simov play as Black?

As Black, Saso Simov most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.

What is Saso Simov's FIDE rating?

Saso Simov is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Oct 2003).

How many games has Saso Simov played?

Our database contains 96 games by Saso Simov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 40 draws, 35 losses (21.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Saso Simov?

96 games by Saso Simov 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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