Prepare against Simeon Onut
Romania · World #34,531 classical · FIDE ID 1209310
Our database contains 50 games by Simeon Onut, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simeon Onut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simeon Onut 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 | 1,961 | 2,238 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,238 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,256 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 10 | 23 | 34.0% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 69.6% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Onut usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Onut usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Onut usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Onut usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Onut usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Simeon Onut's chess games
All 50 games by Simeon Onut 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Radu-Catalin Chirila | 2,247 | Ciocaltea Memorial Open | B75 |
| Nov 2003 | Ion-Horia Christea | 2,238 | Bucharest November | E34 |
| Dec 2003 | Florentin Olteanu | 2,208 | Bucharest Revolution Memorial | D85 |
| Mar 2002 | Mihai Dragusin | 2,205 | Martisor Cup Open | A25 |
| May 2020 | Andrei-Cristian Bulau | 2,199 | Romania Blitz Online Open Final | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martisor Cup Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,850 |
| Romania Rapid Online Open Final | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,685 |
| Bucharest November | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,056 |
| Bucharest Revolution Memorial | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,275 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial Open | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,335 |
| Bucharest Grand Prix Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simeon Onut's chess games?
50 games by Simeon Onut, 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 Simeon Onut has played.
What does Simeon Onut play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Simeon Onut opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simeon Onut answers 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Simeon Onut play as White?
As White, Simeon Onut's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simeon Onut play as Black?
As Black, Simeon Onut most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Simeon Onut's FIDE rating?
Simeon Onut is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Simeon Onut played?
Our database contains 50 games by Simeon Onut, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simeon Onut?
50 games by Simeon Onut 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.