Prepare against Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo
Namibia · World #45,934 classical · FIDE ID 15200442
When preparing against Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 39 games by Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo 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 | 1,910 | 1,921 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,843 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 91.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Shidolo usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Shidolo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Shidolo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 91.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Shidolo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Shidolo usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Shidolo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo's chess games
All 39 games by Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | John Da Silva | 2,027 | Olympiad-39 | A51 |
| Sep 2026 | Kodjovi Folly Corazon Doumassi | 1,965 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D00 |
| Aug 2020 | Innocent Kimera | 1,857 | Online Olym Div4 B | D00 |
| Sep 2026 | Henry Marwa Michael | 1,807 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B10 |
| Jan 2019 | Herris Chibale | 1,781 | ch-Africa U2000 Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| 10th African Games Open | 2011 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-NAM | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,968 |
| Windhoek zt 4.3 | 2014 | 5 | 0 | 1,653 |
| ch-Africa U2000 Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo's chess games?
39 games by Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo, from Jan 2017 to Sep 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 Hatwiikulipi Shidolo has played.
What does Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo play as White?
As White, Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo play as Black?
As Black, Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo's FIDE rating?
Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo played?
Our database contains 39 games by Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo?
39 games by Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo 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.