Prepare against Simon Barret
France · World #14,336 classical · FIDE ID 610976
Our database contains 59 games by Simon Barret, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Barret's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Barret 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 | 2,112 | 2,214 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,211 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 33.9% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Barret's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Barret's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 50.0% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 50.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Barret usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Barret usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Barret usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Barret usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Barret usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Barret usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Simon Barret's chess games
All 59 games by Simon Barret 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Maria Leconte | 2,332 | chT-FRA Poule Basse | B91 |
| Jan 1996 | Stephane Salus | 2,260 | ch-Provence 9697 | B89 |
| Jan 1997 | Guy Michalet | 2,230 | chTB-FRA 9697 | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | David Guadalpi | 2,230 | Orange Open | B52 |
| Aug 2009 | Emmanuel Callet | 2,215 | ch-FRA Accession | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,271 |
| ch-Provence 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,219 |
| 6th Salon de Provence Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,316 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,937 |
| Orange Open | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-Provence 9798 | 1998 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,150 |
| chT-FRA Poule Basse | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,235 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Barret's chess games?
59 games by Simon Barret, 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 Simon Barret has played.
What does Simon Barret play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Simon Barret opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Barret answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Simon Barret play as White?
As White, Simon Barret's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Barret play as Black?
As Black, Simon Barret most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Simon Barret's FIDE rating?
Simon Barret is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Simon Barret played?
Our database contains 59 games by Simon Barret, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Barret?
59 games by Simon Barret 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.