Prepare against Simon Lamaze
IM · France · World #699 classical · FIDE ID 36069264
When preparing against Simon Lamaze, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 964 games by Simon Lamaze, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Lamaze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Lamaze 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 | 2,485 | 2,485 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,431 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,357 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 964 | 443 | 165 | 356 | 46.0% |
| As White | 476 | 234 | 82 | 160 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 488 | 209 | 83 | 196 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Lamaze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Lamaze's side.
First moves as White (476 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 214 | 45.0% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 169 | 35.5% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 60 | 12.6% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 4.2% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lamaze usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lamaze usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Lamaze usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lamaze usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lamaze usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Lamaze usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 181 | 76.4% | 54.1% |
| c6 | 31 | 13.1% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.5% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 84.3% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 8.8% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Simon Lamaze's chess games
All 964 games by Simon Lamaze in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 443 wins, 165 draws, 356 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 74 | 38/12/24 | 51.4% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 41 | 19/3/19 | 46.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/3/16 | 34.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 9/8/12 | 31.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 81 | 35/16/30 | 43.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 33 | 16/5/12 | 48.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 9/10/12 | 29.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 8/3/17 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,716 | Titled Tue Late | E12 |
| May 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Early | D55 |
| May 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Early | A86 |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | B48 |
| Mar 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,691 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 599 | 310 | 2,348 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 28 | 8.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2022 | 17 | 14 | 2,206 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 2,237 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 12 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Wch U16 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,263 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Lamaze's chess games?
964 games by Simon Lamaze, from Aug 2015 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 Lamaze has played.
What does Simon Lamaze play on the first move as White?
Across 476 games with White in our database, Simon Lamaze opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Lamaze answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Simon Lamaze play as White?
As White, Simon Lamaze's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (74 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 476 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Lamaze play as Black?
As Black, Simon Lamaze most often plays: Sicilian (81 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (31 games, 29.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 488 games.
What is Simon Lamaze's FIDE rating?
Simon Lamaze is currently rated 2,485 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,485 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Simon Lamaze played?
Our database contains 964 games by Simon Lamaze, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 443 wins, 165 draws, 356 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Lamaze?
964 games by Simon Lamaze 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.