Prepare against Simon Fromme
DEU · World #50,247 classical · FIDE ID 24638269
When preparing against Simon Fromme, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 55 games by Simon Fromme, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Fromme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Fromme 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 | 2,056 | 2,073 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,073 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 24 | 6 | 25 | 43.6% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Fromme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Fromme's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Fromme usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fromme usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Fromme usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Simon Fromme's chess games
All 55 games by Simon Fromme in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Thomas Welz | 2,170 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | C01 |
| Oct 2017 | Bernd Schulenburg | 2,148 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | C54 |
| Jan 2024 | Stefan Spiegel | 2,121 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | B23 |
| May 2023 | Frank Zimmer | 2,098 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | B31 |
| Sep 2023 | Michael Spieker | 2,033 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U12 | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 1,131 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| 3rd Saale-Herbst Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,760 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 6 | 2,282 |
| Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,991 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,981 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Fromme's chess games?
55 games by Simon Fromme, from Jun 2015 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 Fromme has played.
What does Simon Fromme play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Simon Fromme opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Fromme answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Simon Fromme play as White?
As White, Simon Fromme's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Fromme play as Black?
As Black, Simon Fromme most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Simon Fromme's FIDE rating?
Simon Fromme is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Simon Fromme played?
Our database contains 55 games by Simon Fromme, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Fromme?
55 games by Simon Fromme 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.