Prepare against Simeon Bott
United Kingdom · World #17,948 classical · FIDE ID 474274
Our database contains 35 games by Simeon Bott, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simeon Bott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simeon Bott 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 | 2,075 | 2,075 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 60.0% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simeon Bott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simeon Bott's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Bott usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bott usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bott usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bott usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Simeon Bott's chess games
All 35 games by Simeon Bott in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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, 4 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Andrew P Lewis | 2,243 | chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | B65 |
| Apr 2020 | Neil Thomson | 1,960 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C55 |
| May 2019 | Steven J Burke | 1,952 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | B32 |
| Apr 2020 | John W Waterfield | 1,943 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B22 |
| Aug 2019 | Ronnie Burton | 1,886 | 106th ch-GBR U1900 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-British Universities | 2022 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,826 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,897 |
| ENG Terafinal | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 210 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,804 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1900 | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,873 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,008 |
| chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 2 | 2 | 2,424 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) Online Playoffs | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simeon Bott's chess games?
35 games by Simeon Bott, from Nov 2018 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 Simeon Bott has played.
What does Simeon Bott play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Simeon Bott opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simeon Bott answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simeon Bott play as White?
As White, Simeon Bott's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simeon Bott play as Black?
As Black, Simeon Bott most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Simeon Bott's FIDE rating?
Simeon Bott is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Simeon Bott played?
Our database contains 35 games by Simeon Bott, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simeon Bott?
35 games by Simeon Bott 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.