Prepare against Simon Max Skembris
CM · DEU · World #8,191 classical · FIDE ID 16281381
When preparing against Simon Max Skembris, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 198 games by Simon Max Skembris, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Max Skembris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Max Skembris 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 | 2,202 | 2,202 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,307 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 92 | 31 | 75 | 46.5% |
| As White | 103 | 46 | 14 | 43 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 95 | 46 | 17 | 32 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Max Skembris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Max Skembris's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 98.1% | 52.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Skembris usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Skembris usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Skembris usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Skembris usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 56.4% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 23 | 41.8% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Simon Max Skembris's chess games
All 198 games by Simon Max Skembris in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 92 wins, 31 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Dotzer,Lukas | 2,495 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | E20 |
| Jul 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | C26 |
| Jul 2025 | Sahib Singh | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | B32 |
| Jul 2025 | Eivind Grunt Kreken | 2,379 | Titled Tue Late | B47 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,341 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 31 | 2,190 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2022 | 15 | 9 | 1,479 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,736 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 1,806 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,239 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,672 |
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Max Skembris's chess games?
198 games by Simon Max Skembris, from Oct 2020 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 Max Skembris has played.
What does Simon Max Skembris play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Simon Max Skembris opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Max Skembris answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Simon Max Skembris play as White?
As White, Simon Max Skembris's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Max Skembris play as Black?
As Black, Simon Max Skembris most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Simon Max Skembris's FIDE rating?
Simon Max Skembris is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Simon Max Skembris played?
Our database contains 198 games by Simon Max Skembris, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 31 draws, 75 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Max Skembris?
198 games by Simon Max Skembris 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.