Prepare against Simon R Edwards
United Kingdom · World #36,890 classical · FIDE ID 406821
Our database contains 203 games by Simon R Edwards, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon R Edwards's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon R Edwards 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 | 1,949 | 2,043 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,953 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 62 | 69 | 72 | 30.5% |
| As White | 99 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 104 | 27 | 39 | 38 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon R Edwards's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon R Edwards's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 81.8% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 12.1% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Edwards usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Edwards usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Edwards usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Edwards usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Edwards usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Edwards usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 88.6% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 87.2% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Simon R Edwards's chess games
All 203 games by Simon R Edwards 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: 62 wins, 69 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 0/7/6 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Carlo Marzano | 2,222 | 10th London Classic Open | D20 |
| May 2014 | Nigel K Hosken | 2,136 | chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Jan 2014 | Norman Solomon | 2,135 | chT-BCF 3N 1314 (4NCL) | B03 |
| Nov 2017 | Paul F Timson | 2,122 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | E46 |
| Mar 2013 | David E Onley | 2,106 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,014 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,924 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,820 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,823 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon R Edwards's chess games?
203 games by Simon R Edwards, 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 R Edwards has played.
What does Simon R Edwards play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Simon R Edwards opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon R Edwards answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Simon R Edwards play as White?
As White, Simon R Edwards's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon R Edwards play as Black?
As Black, Simon R Edwards most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Simon R Edwards's FIDE rating?
Simon R Edwards is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (May 2010).
How many games has Simon R Edwards played?
Our database contains 203 games by Simon R Edwards, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 69 draws, 72 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon R Edwards?
203 games by Simon R Edwards 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.