Prepare against Simon E Lazarus
United Kingdom · World #45,421 classical · FIDE ID 343408451
Our database contains 83 games by Simon E Lazarus, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon E Lazarus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon E Lazarus 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 | 1,912 | 1,919 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 20 | 32 | 31 | 24.1% |
| As White | 40 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 17.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 55.0% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 54.8% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 16.1% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Simon E Lazarus's chess games
All 83 games by Simon E Lazarus in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 32 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Henry Adams | 2,144 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | A62 |
| Jan 1995 | Cathy Forbes | 2,140 | 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | D43 |
| Jul 2005 | Mathew G Cooke | 2,122 | 2nd South Wales Open | C02 |
| Feb 2024 | Mohammed Aayan Ismail | 2,111 | 2nd Cambridge Open | D30 |
| May 2025 | Roy Hughes | 2,014 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,893 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,867 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| 2nd South Wales Open | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 1,878 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,902 |
| 33rd Guernsey Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| English Seniors 50+ | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon E Lazarus's chess games?
83 games by Simon E Lazarus, from Jun 2022 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 E Lazarus has played.
What does Simon E Lazarus play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Simon E Lazarus opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon E Lazarus answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Simon E Lazarus play as White?
As White, Simon E Lazarus's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon E Lazarus play as Black?
As Black, Simon E Lazarus most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Simon E Lazarus's FIDE rating?
Simon E Lazarus is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Simon E Lazarus played?
Our database contains 83 games by Simon E Lazarus, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 32 draws, 31 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon E Lazarus?
83 games by Simon E Lazarus 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.