Prepare against Simon J Roe
United Kingdom · World #8,535 classical · FIDE ID 401471
When preparing against Simon J Roe, expect 1.Nf3 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 254 games by Simon J Roe, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simon J Roe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon J Roe 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 | 2,195 | 2,275 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 103 | 52 | 99 | 40.6% |
| As White | 127 | 62 | 24 | 41 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 41 | 28 | 58 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon J Roe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon J Roe's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 78 | 61.4% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 41 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Roe usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Roe usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Roe usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Roe usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Roe usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Roe usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 37.1% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 15 | 24.2% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 21.0% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 14.5% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 48.9% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 42.6% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Simon J Roe's chess games
All 254 games by Simon J Roe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 103 wins, 52 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 18/8/10 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Oleg Korneev | 2,550 | 3rd Rome City Open | A09 |
| Dec 2014 | Mark L Hebden | 2,523 | 6th London Classic Open | E62 |
| Jul 2015 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,409 | 37th Politiken Cup | A04 |
| Jan 1986 | Ian T. Findlay | 2,375 | ch-BCF | B70 |
| Jan 2017 | Khamparia Akshat | 2,358 | Basel Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 12 | 2,173 |
| Basel Open | 2019 | 16 | 8 | 2,289 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,412 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,155 |
| ch-BCF | 1986 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,286 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon J Roe's chess games?
254 games by Simon J Roe, from Apr 2003 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 J Roe has played.
What does Simon J Roe play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Simon J Roe opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon J Roe answers 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Simon J Roe play as White?
As White, Simon J Roe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon J Roe play as Black?
As Black, Simon J Roe most often plays: Alekhine Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Simon J Roe's FIDE rating?
Simon J Roe is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Simon J Roe played?
Our database contains 254 games by Simon J Roe, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 52 draws, 99 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon J Roe?
254 games by Simon J Roe 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.