Prepare against Simon Degenhard
FM · DEU · World #5,372 classical · FIDE ID 12944017
When preparing against Simon Degenhard, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 367 games by Simon Degenhard, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simon Degenhard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Degenhard 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 | 2,264 | 2,301 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,243 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,309 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 119 | 128 | 120 | 32.4% |
| As White | 180 | 60 | 58 | 62 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 187 | 59 | 70 | 58 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Degenhard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Degenhard's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 66.9% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 52 | 30.2% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Degenhard usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Degenhard usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Degenhard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Degenhard usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Degenhard usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Degenhard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 73.7% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 12.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 11.6% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 79.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Simon Degenhard's chess games
All 367 games by Simon Degenhard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 119 wins, 128 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 41 | 13/18/10 | 31.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 5/15/7 | 18.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Julius Muckle | 2,414 | chT-GER Lands U20 | D01 |
| Jul 2026 | Felix Levin | 2,413 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Oct 2023 | Collin Colbow | 2,404 | Berlin Radtke Memorial Open | E14 |
| Jan 2023 | Julian Martin | 2,390 | 33rd Staufer Open | B51 |
| Feb 2023 | Gabriele Lumachi | 2,375 | 21st Lienz Open | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 41 | 20 | 2,027 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 21 | 14 | 2,145 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,060 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,724 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
| Olomouc IM-A 24th | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| 11th Pfalz Open A | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| 31st Pardubice Czech Open A | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Degenhard's chess games?
367 games by Simon Degenhard, from Jul 2012 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 Degenhard has played.
What does Simon Degenhard play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Simon Degenhard opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Degenhard answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Simon Degenhard play as White?
As White, Simon Degenhard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Degenhard play as Black?
As Black, Simon Degenhard most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Simon Degenhard's FIDE rating?
Simon Degenhard is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Simon Degenhard played?
Our database contains 367 games by Simon Degenhard, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 128 draws, 120 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Degenhard?
367 games by Simon Degenhard 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.