Prepare against Simon Elgersma
CM · NLD · World #8,255 classical · FIDE ID 1046101
Our database contains 314 games by Simon Elgersma, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Elgersma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Elgersma 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 | 2,200 | 2,262 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,099 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 107 | 73 | 134 | 34.1% |
| As White | 149 | 62 | 38 | 49 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 165 | 45 | 35 | 85 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Elgersma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Elgersma's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 96.6% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Elgersma usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Elgersma usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Elgersma usually continues d4 (47.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Elgersma usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Elgersma usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 77.0% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 12.6% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 76.5% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Simon Elgersma's chess games
All 314 games by Simon Elgersma in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 107 wins, 73 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 5/2/16 | 21.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Sandipan Chanda | 2,554 | 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | B08 |
| Aug 2014 | Yge Visser | 2,465 | Groningen Atlantis Open | C00 |
| Feb 2019 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,412 | 79th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | B08 |
| Aug 2017 | Stefan Beukema | 2,400 | Dieren Open | C60 |
| Aug 2017 | Nick Maatman | 2,386 | Dieren Open | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,176 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-NED U15 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Elgersma's chess games?
314 games by Simon Elgersma, from Aug 2013 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 Elgersma has played.
What does Simon Elgersma play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Simon Elgersma opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Elgersma answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Simon Elgersma play as White?
As White, Simon Elgersma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Elgersma play as Black?
As Black, Simon Elgersma most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 21.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Simon Elgersma's FIDE rating?
Simon Elgersma is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Simon Elgersma played?
Our database contains 314 games by Simon Elgersma, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 73 draws, 134 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Elgersma?
314 games by Simon Elgersma 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.