Prepare against Simon Blackmore
United Kingdom · World #106,612 classical · FIDE ID 1803808
When preparing against Simon Blackmore, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 92 games by Simon Blackmore, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Blackmore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Blackmore 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 | 1,710 | 1,785 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,835 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,739 | 1,765 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 36 | 18 | 38 | 39.1% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 7 | 20 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Blackmore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Blackmore's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 78.3% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Blackmore usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Blackmore usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Blackmore usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Blackmore usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Blackmore usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Simon Blackmore's chess games
All 92 games by Simon Blackmore in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Aug 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: 36 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Adam J May | 2,004 | 1st WCU Online League Open | B13 |
| Oct 2014 | Paul Hatchett | 1,982 | South Wales Autumn Open | C47 |
| Mar 2024 | Feyikemi Anthony FUNMILAYO | 1,950 | ch-WLS B 68th | C54 |
| Oct 2014 | Joseph David Turner | 1,949 | South Wales Autumn Open | C41 |
| Apr 2015 | Guy Wagner | 1,821 | Tom Weston Major Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,813 |
| 16th South Wales Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,534 |
| South Wales New Year Major | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,643 |
| John Bishop Minor Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,510 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,433 |
| ch-WLS Major 65th | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Blackmore's chess games?
92 games by Simon Blackmore, from Nov 2014 to Aug 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 Blackmore has played.
What does Simon Blackmore play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Simon Blackmore opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Blackmore answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Blackmore play as White?
As White, Simon Blackmore's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Blackmore play as Black?
As Black, Simon Blackmore most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Simon Blackmore's FIDE rating?
Simon Blackmore is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,739 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Simon Blackmore played?
Our database contains 92 games by Simon Blackmore, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Blackmore?
92 games by Simon Blackmore 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.