Prepare against Simon Le Marec
France · World #13,402 classical · FIDE ID 681148
Our database contains 127 games by Simon Le Marec, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Le Marec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Le Marec 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 | 2,123 | 2,249 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,223 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,256 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 59 | 27 | 41 | 46.5% |
| As White | 64 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 35 | 9 | 19 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Le Marec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Le Marec's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Marec usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Marec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Marec usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Marec usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Marec usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Marec usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 74.1% | 67.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Simon Le Marec's chess games
All 127 games by Simon Le Marec in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 59 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A64 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Sebastien Joie | 2,421 | Liffre Open | D31 |
| Feb 2016 | Iain Gourlay | 2,412 | 32nd Cappelle Open | A14 |
| Feb 2016 | Ariel Erenberg | 2,410 | 32nd Cappelle Open | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Das Soham | 2,386 | 14th Angers Open | A87 |
| Jul 2011 | Borya Ider | 2,359 | Rennes Open 4th | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liffre Open | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| Brest Open | 2010 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,113 |
| 2nd Rennes Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,040 |
| 16th Sautron Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
| Rennes Open 4th | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| Rennes Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,053 |
| Rennes Masters Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Le Marec's chess games?
127 games by Simon Le Marec, from Oct 2006 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 Le Marec has played.
What does Simon Le Marec play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Simon Le Marec opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Le Marec answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does Simon Le Marec play as White?
As White, Simon Le Marec's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Le Marec play as Black?
As Black, Simon Le Marec most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Simon Le Marec's FIDE rating?
Simon Le Marec is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Simon Le Marec played?
Our database contains 127 games by Simon Le Marec, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Le Marec?
127 games by Simon Le Marec 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.