Prepare against Simon Kosticky

Slovakia · World #31,666 classical · FIDE ID 14964899

When preparing against Simon Kosticky, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (60%).

Our database contains 45 games by Simon Kosticky, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Kosticky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Kosticky 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Kosticky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Kosticky's side.

First moves as White (19 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 71.4% score
  • …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kosticky usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
  • …e5 (21% of these games) — Kosticky usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
  • …c5 (14% of these games) — Kosticky usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 87.5% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Kosticky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kosticky usually continues c4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)

Simon Kosticky's chess games

All 45 games by Simon Kosticky in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Simon Kosticky's chess games?

45 games by Simon Kosticky, from Feb 2019 to Aug 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 Kosticky has played.

What does Simon Kosticky play on the first move as White?

Across 19 games with White in our database, Simon Kosticky opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Kosticky answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).

What openings does Simon Kosticky play as White?

As White, Simon Kosticky's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Simon Kosticky play as Black?

As Black, Simon Kosticky most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.

What is Simon Kosticky's FIDE rating?

Simon Kosticky is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Simon Kosticky played?

Our database contains 45 games by Simon Kosticky, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (51.1% win rate).

How do I prepare against Simon Kosticky?

45 games by Simon Kosticky 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.

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