Prepare against Simon Prato
Austria · World #16,448 classical · FIDE ID 1634976
Our database contains 236 games by Simon Prato, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Prato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Prato 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 | 2,090 | 2,146 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,003 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,054 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 102 | 41 | 93 | 43.2% |
| As White | 112 | 51 | 21 | 40 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 124 | 51 | 20 | 53 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Prato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Prato's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 92.9% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Prato usually continues c3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Prato usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Prato usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Prato usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Prato usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Prato usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 89.2% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.5% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 13.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 48.3% | 53.6% |
Simon Prato's chess games
All 236 games by Simon Prato in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 102 wins, 41 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 16/8/13 | 43.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Dietmar Hiermann | 2,285 | chT2M-AUT 1718 | C70 |
| Jan 2019 | Thomas Lentrodt | 2,277 | chT2M-AUT 1819 | B85 |
| May 2016 | Felix Blohberger | 2,198 | 15th Weiz Open | A07 |
| Mar 2017 | Andreas Schieder | 2,195 | Steyr Landesliga 1617 | C00 |
| Oct 2018 | Thomas Matosec | 2,165 | Steyr Landesliga 1819 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U16 | 2018 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 17 | 6 | 2,011 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,805 |
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,758 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,303 |
| 9th ch-EU Union U10 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-EU Union U14 14th | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,941 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Prato's chess games?
236 games by Simon Prato, from Aug 2012 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 Prato has played.
What does Simon Prato play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Simon Prato opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Prato answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Simon Prato play as White?
As White, Simon Prato's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Prato play as Black?
As Black, Simon Prato most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Simon Prato's FIDE rating?
Simon Prato is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Simon Prato played?
Our database contains 236 games by Simon Prato, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 41 draws, 93 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Prato?
236 games by Simon Prato 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.