Prepare against Simon Botter
NLD · World #22,302 classical · FIDE ID 40107698
When preparing against Simon Botter, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 30 games by Simon Botter, covering Dec 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Simon Botter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Botter 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 | 2,039 | 2,179 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Botter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Botter's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Botter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Botter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Botter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Botter usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Botter usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Simon Botter's chess games
All 30 games by Simon Botter in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Khoi Pham | 2,422 | HSG Open 2026 | E94 |
| May 2026 | Selwin Keuning | 2,200 | Groninger Combinatie Open | A07 |
| Oct 2026 | Erik Schoehuijs | 2,120 | Hoogeveen Open 2026 | E70 |
| May 2026 | Raghav Pathak | 2,102 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Oscar Koppenens | 2,036 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,075 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,161 |
| Hoogeveen Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,178 |
| HSG Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,424 |
| KNSB-competitie 2025/2026 - Ronde 7 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Botter's chess games?
30 games by Simon Botter, from Dec 2024 to Oct 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 Botter has played.
What does Simon Botter play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Simon Botter opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Botter answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Simon Botter play as White?
As White, Simon Botter's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Botter play as Black?
As Black, Simon Botter most often plays: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Simon Botter's FIDE rating?
Simon Botter is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Simon Botter played?
Our database contains 30 games by Simon Botter, covering Dec 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Botter?
30 games by Simon Botter 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.