Prepare against Simon Kotnik
SVN · World #33,261 classical · FIDE ID 14609495
Our database contains 51 games by Simon Kotnik, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Kotnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Kotnik 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 | 1,968 | 1,970 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,914 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,971 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 23.5% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Kotnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Kotnik's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kotnik usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kotnik usually continues e5 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kotnik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Kotnik usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kotnik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Simon Kotnik's chess games
All 51 games by Simon Kotnik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Klemen Cetina | 2,183 | chT1-SLO West | D94 |
| Dec 2008 | Daniel Pukl | 2,121 | chT1-SLO East | D37 |
| Dec 2008 | Joze Zorko | 2,112 | chT1-SLO East | B50 |
| Dec 2008 | Darko Plahuta | 2,101 | chT1-SLO East | D46 |
| Jun 2002 | Simon Jug | 2,093 | SLO Cup Final | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2013 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,952 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,107 |
| SLO Cup | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,737 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
| SLO Cup Final | 2002 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,882 |
| 33rd chT-SLO | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,942 |
| European Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Kotnik's chess games?
51 games by Simon Kotnik, from Jul 2009 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 Kotnik has played.
What does Simon Kotnik play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Simon Kotnik opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Kotnik answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Simon Kotnik play as White?
As White, Simon Kotnik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Kotnik play as Black?
As Black, Simon Kotnik most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Simon Kotnik's FIDE rating?
Simon Kotnik is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Simon Kotnik played?
Our database contains 51 games by Simon Kotnik, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Kotnik?
51 games by Simon Kotnik 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.