Prepare against Simon Olsson
Sweden · World #17,694 classical · FIDE ID 1707345
Our database contains 54 games by Simon Olsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Olsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Olsson 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 | 2,078 | 2,204 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,175 | Jan 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,134 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 7 | 12 | 35 | 13.0% |
| As White | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 14.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Olsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Olsson's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 92.6% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Olsson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Olsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Simon Olsson's chess games
All 54 games by Simon Olsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Hans Kristian Simonsen | 2,234 | ch-Nordic School U20 | E28 |
| Apr 2010 | Michael Backman | 2,153 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | A45 |
| Jan 2005 | Tomas Dedorson | 2,149 | chT-SWE 0506 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 2001 | 13 | 5 | 2,084 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 2,038 |
| Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,954 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 2,035 |
| Skara Vastgota Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2,105 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,060 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Olsson's chess games?
54 games by Simon Olsson, from Apr 2003 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 Olsson has played.
What does Simon Olsson play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Simon Olsson opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Olsson answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Simon Olsson play as White?
As White, Simon Olsson's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Olsson play as Black?
As Black, Simon Olsson most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Simon Olsson's FIDE rating?
Simon Olsson is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Simon Olsson played?
Our database contains 54 games by Simon Olsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses (13.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Olsson?
54 games by Simon Olsson 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.