Prepare against Simon Roussel
France · World #12,775 classical · FIDE ID 26025710
When preparing against Simon Roussel, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 38 games by Simon Roussel, covering Nov 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Simon Roussel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Roussel 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 | 2,158 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,049 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,049 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 31.6% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Roussel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Roussel's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Roussel usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Roussel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Roussel usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Roussel usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Simon Roussel's chess games
All 38 games by Simon Roussel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Guillaume Philippe | 2,352 | ch-FRA U20 | C31 |
| Jul 2018 | Mickael Hutois | 2,275 | Agneaux St Lo Open 20th | C90 |
| Apr 2019 | Thomas Laronche | 2,107 | ch-FRA U20 | A09 |
| May 2020 | Paul Rebut | 1,966 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A46 |
| May 2020 | Arman Siffert | 1,887 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,079 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,173 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,823 |
| Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,832 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open 20th | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,256 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,494 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,029 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open 18th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Roussel's chess games?
38 games by Simon Roussel, from Nov 2011 to Nov 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 Roussel has played.
What does Simon Roussel play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Simon Roussel opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Roussel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Simon Roussel play as White?
As White, Simon Roussel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Roussel play as Black?
As Black, Simon Roussel most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Simon Roussel's FIDE rating?
Simon Roussel is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Simon Roussel played?
Our database contains 38 games by Simon Roussel, covering Nov 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Roussel?
38 games by Simon Roussel 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.