Prepare against Simon Bibby
FM · Japan · World #37,053 classical · FIDE ID 401374
When preparing against Simon Bibby, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Simon Bibby, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Bibby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Bibby 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 | 2,118 | 2,269 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 35 | 39 | 50 | 28.2% |
| As White | 69 | 19 | 20 | 30 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Bibby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Bibby's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 52.2% | 34.7% |
| e4 | 33 | 47.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 34.7% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Bibby usually continues Bg5 (31.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Bibby usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Bibby usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Bibby usually continues c3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Bibby usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bibby usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Simon Bibby's chess games
All 124 games by Simon Bibby 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: 35 wins, 39 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Glenn C Flear | 2,470 | 77th ch-BCF | E97 |
| Jan 1992 | Christopher Ward | 2,440 | 79th ch-BCF | A46 |
| Jan 1992 | Kiril Ninov | 2,395 | Cannes Open | E62 |
| Jul 2023 | Shinya Kojima | 2,335 | Kobe Open | E51 |
| Jan 1993 | Johan Eriksson | 2,305 | Antwerp U18 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,329 |
| ch-Tianjin Prestigious Univ | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
| 79th ch-BCF | 1992 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
| 77th ch-BCF | 1990 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,256 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,037 |
| Antwerp U18 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
| Maidstone Menchik Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Bibby's chess games?
124 games by Simon Bibby, 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 Bibby has played.
What does Simon Bibby play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Simon Bibby opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Bibby answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Simon Bibby play as White?
As White, Simon Bibby's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Bibby play as Black?
As Black, Simon Bibby most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Simon Bibby's FIDE rating?
Simon Bibby is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Simon Bibby played?
Our database contains 124 games by Simon Bibby, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 39 draws, 50 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Bibby?
124 games by Simon Bibby 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.