Prepare against Simon Groot
NLD · World #40,435 classical · FIDE ID 1022342
Our database contains 52 games by Simon Groot, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Groot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Groot 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 | 1,933 | 2,083 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 34.6% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Groot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Groot's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Groot usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Groot usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Groot usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Groot usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Simon Groot's chess games
All 52 games by Simon Groot in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Hajo Jolles | 2,244 | 9th Haarlem AKN Open | C02 |
| Jul 2001 | Peter Doggers | 2,192 | 10th Haarlem AKN Open | B77 |
| Dec 2007 | Colin A Costello | 2,013 | Groningen Harmonie Open B | C45 |
| May 2013 | Jerzy Cebula | 2,001 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B76 |
| Jul 2004 | Rudi Pauwels | 2,001 | 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,978 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,904 |
| 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,356 |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,467 |
| 10th Haarlem AKN Open | 2001 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,442 |
| Groningen Open B | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Groot's chess games?
52 games by Simon Groot, from Jan 2008 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 Groot has played.
What does Simon Groot play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Simon Groot opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Groot answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Simon Groot play as White?
As White, Simon Groot's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Groot play as Black?
As Black, Simon Groot most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Simon Groot's FIDE rating?
Simon Groot is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Simon Groot played?
Our database contains 52 games by Simon Groot, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Groot?
52 games by Simon Groot 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.