Prepare against Simiyu Jadon
FM · Kenya · World #10,295 classical · FIDE ID 10824014
When preparing against Simiyu Jadon, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%).
Our database contains 75 games by Simiyu Jadon, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simiyu Jadon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simiyu Jadon 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 | 2,166 | 2,212 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,039 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 30 | 5 | 40 | 40.0% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 3 | 22 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simiyu Jadon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simiyu Jadon's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 55.3% | 40.5% |
| e4 | 16 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 40.5% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jadon usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Jadon usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Jadon usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Jadon usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Jadon usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jadon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 61.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Simiyu Jadon's chess games
All 75 games by Simiyu Jadon in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 5 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Danilenko,D | 2,396 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Tom Middelburg | 2,344 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Kevin George | 2,331 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,330 | Mavens Open 2026 | B47 |
| Jun 2026 | Saad Belouadah | 2,320 | ch-Africa 2026 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 41 | 13.5 | 2,060 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,241 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,804 |
| ch-Africa 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
| Mavens Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simiyu Jadon's chess games?
75 games by Simiyu Jadon, from May 2023 to Sep 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 Simiyu Jadon has played.
What does Simiyu Jadon play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Simiyu Jadon opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simiyu Jadon answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Simiyu Jadon play as White?
As White, Simiyu Jadon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simiyu Jadon play as Black?
As Black, Simiyu Jadon most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Simiyu Jadon's FIDE rating?
Simiyu Jadon is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Simiyu Jadon played?
Our database contains 75 games by Simiyu Jadon, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 5 draws, 40 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simiyu Jadon?
75 games by Simiyu Jadon 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.