Prepare against Simon Lepot
France · World #9,320 classical · FIDE ID 659169
When preparing against Simon Lepot, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 107 games by Simon Lepot, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Lepot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Lepot 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 | 2,180 | 2,241 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,114 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 33 | 25 | 49 | 30.8% |
| As White | 50 | 20 | 8 | 22 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Lepot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Lepot's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lepot usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lepot usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lepot usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 77.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 29.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Simon Lepot's chess games
All 107 games by Simon Lepot in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 25 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B14 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Daniel Fischer | 2,378 | chT-SUI | B81 |
| Jan 2015 | Jean-Olivier Leconte | 2,310 | ch-Paris rapid | B50 |
| May 2022 | Richard Gerber | 2,276 | chT-SUI | B20 |
| Jul 2012 | Stephane Regoli | 2,248 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | B50 |
| May 2024 | Patrick Seitz | 2,129 | chT-SUI | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2009 | 19 | 12 | 1,985 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,215 |
| Naujac Open | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 1,965 |
| 6th La Fere Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| 5th La Fere Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| Copenhagen Cand Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 2,013 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Lepot's chess games?
107 games by Simon Lepot, from Oct 2005 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 Lepot has played.
What does Simon Lepot play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Simon Lepot opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Lepot answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Simon Lepot play as White?
As White, Simon Lepot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Lepot play as Black?
As Black, Simon Lepot most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Simon Lepot's FIDE rating?
Simon Lepot is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Simon Lepot played?
Our database contains 107 games by Simon Lepot, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 25 draws, 49 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Lepot?
107 games by Simon Lepot 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.