Prepare against Simon Rosberg
FM · Sweden · World #3,853 classical · FIDE ID 1710141
When preparing against Simon Rosberg, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Simon Rosberg, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Rosberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Rosberg 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 | 2,307 | 2,341 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,321 | 2,321 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,284 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 98 | 79 | 65 | 40.5% |
| As White | 121 | 55 | 36 | 30 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 121 | 43 | 43 | 35 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Rosberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Rosberg's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 43.8% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 40.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 7.4% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rosberg usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rosberg usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Rosberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rosberg usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Rosberg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Rosberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 84.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 40.5% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 37.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 21.6% | 43.8% |
Simon Rosberg's chess games
All 242 games by Simon Rosberg 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: 98 wins, 79 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D35 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Patrik Lyrberg | 2,527 | chT-SWE 0607 | A57 |
| Jan 2015 | Marian Petrov | 2,499 | chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | A43 |
| Oct 2007 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,486 | 4th Calvia Open | E62 |
| May 2015 | Daniel Semcesen | 2,475 | Deltalift Open | A04 |
| Aug 2017 | Orest Gritsak | 2,474 | Gothenburg Open | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2009 | 39 | 21 | 2,163 |
| chB-SWE | 2017 | 22 | 11 | 2,300 |
| Deltalift Open | 2015 | 15 | 11 | 2,387 |
| Karlstad Open | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,288 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,389 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Rosberg's chess games?
242 games by Simon Rosberg, 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 Rosberg has played.
What does Simon Rosberg play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Simon Rosberg opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Rosberg answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Simon Rosberg play as White?
As White, Simon Rosberg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Rosberg play as Black?
As Black, Simon Rosberg most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Simon Rosberg's FIDE rating?
Simon Rosberg is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,321 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Simon Rosberg played?
Our database contains 242 games by Simon Rosberg, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 79 draws, 65 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Rosberg?
242 games by Simon Rosberg 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.