Prepare against Simon Loeffelholz
DEU · World #149,704 classical · FIDE ID 34623620
When preparing against Simon Loeffelholz, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Simon Loeffelholz, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Loeffelholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Loeffelholz 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 | 1,595 | 1,625 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,509 | 1,563 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 36.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Loeffelholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Loeffelholz's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Loeffelholz usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Loeffelholz usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Loeffelholz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (86% of these games) — Loeffelholz usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Loeffelholz usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Simon Loeffelholz's chess games
All 33 games by Simon Loeffelholz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | David Teng | 1,620 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | B40 |
| Jun 2022 | Daniel Klockhaus | 1,451 | ch-GER Youth-C | C54 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Haase | 1,359 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | C55 |
| Jun 2022 | Sabah Burdett | 1,247 | ch-GER Youth-C | C45 |
| Jun 2022 | Leonhard Ginschel | 1,236 | ch-GER Youth-C | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-C | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 939 |
| ch-GER Youth-C | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,284 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,371 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Loeffelholz's chess games?
33 games by Simon Loeffelholz, from Jul 2022 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 Loeffelholz has played.
What does Simon Loeffelholz play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Simon Loeffelholz opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Loeffelholz answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Simon Loeffelholz play as White?
As White, Simon Loeffelholz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Loeffelholz play as Black?
As Black, Simon Loeffelholz most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Simon Loeffelholz's FIDE rating?
Simon Loeffelholz is currently rated 1,595 in classical chess, 1,509 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,625 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Simon Loeffelholz played?
Our database contains 33 games by Simon Loeffelholz, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Loeffelholz?
33 games by Simon Loeffelholz 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.