Prepare against Simon Prudlo
DEU · World #12,656 classical · FIDE ID 4639731
Our database contains 247 games by Simon Prudlo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Prudlo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Prudlo 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 | 2,133 | 2,254 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,178 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 125 | 55 | 67 | 50.6% |
| As White | 127 | 60 | 31 | 36 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 120 | 65 | 24 | 31 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Prudlo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Prudlo's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 85.0% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 14.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Prudlo usually continues Nc3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Prudlo usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Prudlo usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Prudlo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Prudlo usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Prudlo usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 95.0% | 73.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 74.4% | 55.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.8% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Simon Prudlo's chess games
All 247 games by Simon Prudlo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 125 wins, 55 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 23/6/8 | 62.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Bernd Laubsch | 2,263 | Berlin Hellersdorf Winter 4th | C05 |
| Jan 2016 | Thomas Heiling | 2,255 | Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | C07 |
| Sep 2014 | Jens Koller | 2,234 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | B24 |
| Oct 2013 | Jochen Wege | 2,230 | Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | C05 |
| Jan 2012 | Roberto Stickler | 2,227 | Hessenliga 1112 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2007 | 28 | 19 | 2,310 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2010 | 14 | 10 | 2,211 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
| chT-NRW U18 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,967 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 5th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,300 |
| NRW Class1 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Prudlo's chess games?
247 games by Simon Prudlo, from Apr 2003 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 Prudlo has played.
What does Simon Prudlo play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Simon Prudlo opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Prudlo answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Simon Prudlo play as White?
As White, Simon Prudlo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 62.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Prudlo play as Black?
As Black, Simon Prudlo most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 76.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 88.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Simon Prudlo's FIDE rating?
Simon Prudlo is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Simon Prudlo played?
Our database contains 247 games by Simon Prudlo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 55 draws, 67 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Prudlo?
247 games by Simon Prudlo 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.