Prepare against Simon Rybka
FM · Slovakia · World #3,210 classical · FIDE ID 14947480
When preparing against Simon Rybka, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 594 games by Simon Rybka, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simon Rybka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Rybka 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 | 2,331 | 2,389 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,264 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,311 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 594 | 264 | 180 | 150 | 44.4% |
| As White | 295 | 149 | 82 | 64 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 299 | 115 | 98 | 86 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Rybka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Rybka's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 256 | 86.8% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 8.1% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.7% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rybka usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Rybka usually continues Nf3 (71.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rybka usually continues d4 (63.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Rybka usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rybka usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Rybka usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 71.8% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 11.4% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 14 | 9.4% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 10 | 6.7% | 55.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 90.6% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Simon Rybka's chess games
All 594 games by Simon Rybka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Sep 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: 264 wins, 180 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 38 | 19/11/8 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/10/13 | 36.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Tomas Polak | 2,514 | 25th Olomouc GM | D32 |
| Nov 2023 | Vuppala Prraneeth | 2,512 | Wch U18 | B94 |
| Jul 2025 | Yevgeniy Roshka | 2,500 | Slovakia Chess Open | E10 |
| Dec 2023 | Marcin Tazbir | 2,497 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B30 |
| Jun 2026 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,483 | ch-SVK 2026 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 2,151 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 1,810 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 1,161 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 2,401 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,528 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Rybka's chess games?
594 games by Simon Rybka, from Oct 2014 to Sep 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 Rybka has played.
What does Simon Rybka play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Simon Rybka opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Rybka answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Simon Rybka play as White?
As White, Simon Rybka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Rybka play as Black?
As Black, Simon Rybka most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Simon Rybka's FIDE rating?
Simon Rybka is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Simon Rybka played?
Our database contains 594 games by Simon Rybka, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 264 wins, 180 draws, 150 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Rybka?
594 games by Simon Rybka 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.