Prepare against Simon Provoost
CM · NLD · World #9,213 classical · FIDE ID 1016334
Our database contains 184 games by Simon Provoost, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Provoost's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Provoost 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 | 2,182 | 2,295 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,189 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 72 | 46 | 66 | 39.1% |
| As White | 93 | 35 | 23 | 35 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 91 | 37 | 23 | 31 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Provoost's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Provoost's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 38.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 36 | 38.7% | 36.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Provoost usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Provoost usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Provoost usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Provoost usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Provoost usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Provoost usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 51.0% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 24.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 7 | 25.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Simon Provoost's chess games
All 184 games by Simon Provoost in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 72 wins, 46 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,556 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | A45 |
| Aug 2012 | Robert Ris | 2,415 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | A80 |
| Aug 2016 | Thore Perske | 2,377 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | A36 |
| Dec 2018 | Mischa Senders | 2,303 | chT-NED 1819 | A26 |
| Mar 2020 | Nargiz Umudova | 2,299 | chT-NED 1920 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2002 | 18 | 8 | – |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,091 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,032 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,256 |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,123 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Provoost's chess games?
184 games by Simon Provoost, from Oct 2005 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 Provoost has played.
What does Simon Provoost play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Simon Provoost opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Provoost answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games).
What openings does Simon Provoost play as White?
As White, Simon Provoost's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Provoost play as Black?
As Black, Simon Provoost most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Simon Provoost's FIDE rating?
Simon Provoost is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Simon Provoost played?
Our database contains 184 games by Simon Provoost, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 46 draws, 66 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Provoost?
184 games by Simon Provoost 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.