Prepare against Simon Brnusak
Slovakia · World #128,513 classical · FIDE ID 14966999
When preparing against Simon Brnusak, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Simon Brnusak, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Brnusak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Brnusak 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 | 1,651 | 1,651 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,487 | 1,487 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 36.4% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Brnusak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Brnusak's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Simon Brnusak's chess games
All 44 games by Simon Brnusak in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Nikola Nevicky | 1,981 | ch-SVK U14 | A27 |
| Apr 2024 | Timotej Sekera | 1,708 | ch-SVK U14 | C48 |
| Apr 2024 | Martin Mazag | 1,693 | ch-SVK U14 | B54 |
| May 2022 | Hugo Krajci | 1,178 | ch-SVK U12 | A34 |
| May 2022 | Alexander Kriska | 1,046 | ch-SVK U12 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,171 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,179 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,649 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Brnusak's chess games?
44 games by Simon Brnusak, from Aug 2021 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 Brnusak has played.
What does Simon Brnusak play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Simon Brnusak opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Brnusak answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Brnusak play as White?
As White, Simon Brnusak's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Brnusak play as Black?
As Black, Simon Brnusak most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Simon Brnusak's FIDE rating?
Simon Brnusak is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,487 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,651 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Simon Brnusak played?
Our database contains 44 games by Simon Brnusak, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Brnusak?
44 games by Simon Brnusak 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.