Prepare against Simon Burian
DEU · World #9,534 classical · FIDE ID 12956902
When preparing against Simon Burian, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 308 games by Simon Burian, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simon Burian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Burian 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 | 2,178 | 2,225 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,237 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 96 | 98 | 114 | 31.2% |
| As White | 156 | 55 | 52 | 49 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 152 | 41 | 46 | 65 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Burian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Burian's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 95.5% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Burian usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Burian usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Burian usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Burian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Burian usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Burian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 70.7% | 47.2% |
| c6 | 19 | 25.3% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 98.3% | 37.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Simon Burian's chess games
All 308 games by Simon Burian in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Sep 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: 96 wins, 98 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 5/10/12 | 18.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Marco Baldauf | 2,511 | ch-GER Blitz | B18 |
| Jul 2019 | Martin Jablonicky | 2,378 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open A | B80 |
| Dec 2023 | Tom-Frederic Woelk | 2,377 | chT-GER U20 | C78 |
| Aug 2021 | Jakob Leon Pajeken | 2,357 | ch-GER Blitz | B92 |
| Aug 2021 | Hendrik Reichmann | 2,348 | ch-GER Blitz | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2021 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,263 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,169 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,969 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 14 | 10 | 2,090 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,078 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Burian's chess games?
308 games by Simon Burian, from Aug 2014 to Sep 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 Burian has played.
What does Simon Burian play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Simon Burian opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Burian answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Simon Burian play as White?
As White, Simon Burian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Burian play as Black?
As Black, Simon Burian most often plays: Benoni Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Simon Burian's FIDE rating?
Simon Burian is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Simon Burian played?
Our database contains 308 games by Simon Burian, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 98 draws, 114 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Burian?
308 games by Simon Burian 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.