Prepare against Simon Libich
Slovakia · World #48,597 classical · FIDE ID 14960451
Our database contains 61 games by Simon Libich, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Libich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Libich 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 | 1,899 | 2,033 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,704 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 29 | 7 | 25 | 47.5% |
| As White | 33 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 57.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Libich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Libich's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 84.8% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Libich usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Libich usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Libich usually continues Qe2 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Libich usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Libich usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Libich usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Simon Libich's chess games
All 61 games by Simon Libich in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 29 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Martin Rak | 2,221 | ch-SVK U18/20 | B92 |
| Apr 2023 | David Elias | 2,180 | ch-SVK U20 | B38 |
| Apr 2024 | Igor Skreko | 2,165 | ch-SVK U18/20 | B90 |
| Apr 2024 | Tomas Lovcican | 2,057 | ch-SVK U18/20 | D94 |
| Apr 2024 | Matej Bidulsky | 2,041 | ch-SVK U18/20 | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,728 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,193 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,540 |
| ch-SVK U20 Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,534 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
| 50th Bratislava Rintel Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,649 |
| chT-SVK5 A22 2223 | 2022 | 3 | 3 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Libich's chess games?
61 games by Simon Libich, from Oct 2018 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 Libich has played.
What does Simon Libich play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Simon Libich opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Libich answers 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Libich play as White?
As White, Simon Libich's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Libich play as Black?
As Black, Simon Libich most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Simon Libich's FIDE rating?
Simon Libich is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Simon Libich played?
Our database contains 61 games by Simon Libich, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Libich?
61 games by Simon Libich 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.