Prepare against Simon Rudolph
DEU · World #92,767 classical · FIDE ID 34617078
When preparing against Simon Rudolph, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (80%).
Our database contains 50 games by Simon Rudolph, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Rudolph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Rudolph 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 | 1,751 | 1,754 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,527 | 1,527 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 22 | 6 | 22 | 44.0% |
| As White | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 65.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Rudolph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Rudolph's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 78.3% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 72.2% score
- …e5 (61% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Simon Rudolph's chess games
All 50 games by Simon Rudolph in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 22 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Daniel James Chua | 1,314 | ch-GER U10 | C60 |
| Oct 2003 | Marc Kaiser | 1,310 | ch-BJ U16/18 | A03 |
| Jun 2022 | Michael Moskalenko | 1,266 | ch-GER U10 | D52 |
| Jun 2022 | David Fritzsche | 1,130 | ch-GER U10 | C65 |
| Jun 2022 | Aram Khanbekyan | 998 | ch-GER U10 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,262 |
| ch-BJ U16/18 | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,213 |
| JBZM U16/18 | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,436 |
| ch-Sued Niedersachsen U12/14 | 1998 | 6 | 4 | – |
| NED Open A | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 548 |
| ch-Sued Niedersachsen U11/13 | 1995 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-BZM U11/13 | 1997 | 3 | 2 | – |
| NED Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Rudolph's chess games?
50 games by Simon Rudolph, from Jul 2022 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 Rudolph has played.
What does Simon Rudolph play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Simon Rudolph opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Rudolph answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Simon Rudolph play as White?
As White, Simon Rudolph's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Rudolph play as Black?
As Black, Simon Rudolph most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Simon Rudolph's FIDE rating?
Simon Rudolph is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,527 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Simon Rudolph played?
Our database contains 50 games by Simon Rudolph, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Rudolph?
50 games by Simon Rudolph 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.