Prepare against Simon E Lazarus
United Kingdom · World #42,842 classical · FIDE ID 343408451
When preparing against Simon E Lazarus, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 79 games by Simon E Lazarus, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 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 | 1,923 | 1,923 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 18 | 30 | 31 | 22.8% |
| As White | 38 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon E Lazarus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon E Lazarus's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 52.6% | 42.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 26.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Lazarus usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% 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 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 58.6% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
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 79 games by Simon E Lazarus in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 18 wins, 30 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 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 | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 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?
79 games by Simon E Lazarus, from Jun 2022 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 E Lazarus has played.
What does Simon E Lazarus play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Simon E Lazarus opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon E Lazarus answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (14% 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 (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 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 (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Simon E Lazarus's FIDE rating?
Simon E Lazarus is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Simon E Lazarus played?
Our database contains 79 games by Simon E Lazarus, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 30 draws, 31 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon E Lazarus?
79 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.