Prepare against Simon N Gilmore
United Kingdom · World #50,595 classical · FIDE ID 408719
Our database contains 66 games by Simon N Gilmore, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon N Gilmore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon N Gilmore 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 | 1,890 | 1,959 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon N Gilmore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon N Gilmore's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 91.9% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gilmore usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gilmore usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gilmore usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Gilmore usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Gilmore usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Simon N Gilmore's chess games
All 66 games by Simon N Gilmore in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,204 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Apr 2005 | Nicholas Tavoularis | 2,202 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | A06 |
| Oct 2007 | Steffen Schaper | 2,175 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B38 |
| Nov 2004 | Koichi B Nicholas | 2,087 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B17 |
| Feb 2006 | Stephen W Ruthen | 2,075 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,922 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,834 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| Leicester Atkins Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,692 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,378 |
| West Bromwich Midland Open A | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,994 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| Shropshire Open | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon N Gilmore's chess games?
66 games by Simon N Gilmore, from Aug 2023 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 N Gilmore has played.
What does Simon N Gilmore play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Simon N Gilmore opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon N Gilmore answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon N Gilmore play as White?
As White, Simon N Gilmore's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon N Gilmore play as Black?
As Black, Simon N Gilmore most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Simon N Gilmore's FIDE rating?
Simon N Gilmore is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Simon N Gilmore played?
Our database contains 66 games by Simon N Gilmore, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon N Gilmore?
66 games by Simon N Gilmore 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.