Prepare against Simon J Roe
United Kingdom · World #8,502 classical · FIDE ID 401471
Our database contains 249 games by Simon J Roe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 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 | 249 | 101 | 52 | 96 | 40.6% |
| As White | 125 | 61 | 24 | 40 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 124 | 40 | 28 | 56 | 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 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 77 | 61.6% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 40 | 32.0% | 51.2% |
| 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 — 62% of White games, 61.7% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Roe usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Roe usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Roe usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 51.2% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Roe usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% 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 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 36.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 24.6% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 21.3% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 14.8% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 50.0% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 41.3% | 42.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Simon J Roe's chess games
All 249 games by Simon J Roe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 101 wins, 52 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 35 | 17/8/10 | 48.6% |
| 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 | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| 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?
249 games by Simon J Roe, from Apr 2003 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 J Roe has played.
What does Simon J Roe play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Simon J Roe opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon J Roe answers 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% 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 (35 games, 48.6% 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 125 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 (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 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 249 games by Simon J Roe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 52 draws, 96 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon J Roe?
249 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.