Prepare against Simon Fidlin
DEU · World #10,127 classical · FIDE ID 16217535
Our database contains 122 games by Simon Fidlin, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Fidlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Fidlin 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 | 2,168 | 2,188 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,213 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 61 | 24 | 37 | 50.0% |
| As White | 65 | 34 | 10 | 21 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 27 | 14 | 16 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Fidlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Fidlin's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 93.4% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fidlin usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Fidlin usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Fidlin usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Fidlin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Fidlin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 57.9% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 28.9% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Simon Fidlin's chess games
All 122 games by Simon Fidlin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 61 wins, 24 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Guenther Beikert | 2,348 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Apr 2026 | Mykyta Volkov | 2,346 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Feb 2023 | Heinz Wirthensohn | 2,291 | Oberliga Baden 2223 | A13 |
| Sep 2023 | Stefan Buecker | 2,278 | Oberliga Baden 2324 | C50 |
| Mar 2024 | Gerhard Kiefer | 2,231 | Oberliga Baden 2324 | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 21 | 15 | 2,062 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,821 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,884 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 1,835 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,267 |
| Oberliga Baden 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,785 |
| Oberliga Baden 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Fidlin's chess games?
122 games by Simon Fidlin, from Apr 2016 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 Fidlin has played.
What does Simon Fidlin play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Simon Fidlin opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Fidlin answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Simon Fidlin play as White?
As White, Simon Fidlin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Fidlin play as Black?
As Black, Simon Fidlin most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Simon Fidlin's FIDE rating?
Simon Fidlin is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Simon Fidlin played?
Our database contains 122 games by Simon Fidlin, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 24 draws, 37 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Fidlin?
122 games by Simon Fidlin 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.