Prepare against Simon Gonza
Uganda · World #30,119 classical · FIDE ID 10000550
Our database contains 165 games by Simon Gonza, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Gonza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Gonza 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 | 1,985 | 2,158 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,097 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,097 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 99 | 21 | 45 | 60.0% |
| As White | 81 | 52 | 8 | 21 | 64.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 47 | 13 | 24 | 56.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Gonza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Gonza's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 84.0% | 69.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 69.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Gonza usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Gonza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gonza usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Gonza usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Gonza usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Gonza usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 25.0% | 90.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.5% | 88.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 18.2% | 81.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Simon Gonza's chess games
All 165 games by Simon Gonza in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 99 wins, 21 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,355 | Battle d'Elite | B12 |
| Dec 2016 | Edward Ssentongo | 2,295 | Kireka Open | B38 |
| Feb 2021 | Walter Okas | 2,270 | Battle d'Elite | C42 |
| Jul 2016 | Harold Wanyama | 2,269 | ch-Africa | E95 |
| Mar 2012 | Miheso Chomu Clement | 2,210 | Northrift Open | C35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 22 | 16 | 2,062 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 15 | 11 | 2,245 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 12 | 9 | 1,995 |
| Battle d'Elite | 2021 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,123 |
| ch-Africa | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,116 |
| Kampala Kawuma Open | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,095 |
| 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,005 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emmanuel Mukose (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Gonza's chess games?
165 games by Simon Gonza, from Mar 2014 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 Gonza has played.
What does Simon Gonza play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Simon Gonza opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Gonza answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Simon Gonza play as White?
As White, Simon Gonza's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (8 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Gonza play as Black?
As Black, Simon Gonza most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Simon Gonza's FIDE rating?
Simon Gonza is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Simon Gonza played?
Our database contains 165 games by Simon Gonza, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 21 draws, 45 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Gonza?
165 games by Simon Gonza 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.