Prepare against Simon Sajn
SVN · World #20,650 classical · FIDE ID 14610370
Our database contains 271 games by Simon Sajn, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Sajn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Sajn 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 | 2,052 | 2,164 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,081 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,140 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 134 | 51 | 86 | 49.4% |
| As White | 135 | 74 | 21 | 40 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 136 | 60 | 30 | 46 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Sajn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Sajn's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 98.5% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sajn usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sajn usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Sajn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sajn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 85.1% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.4% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 70.0% | 51.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 20.0% | 68.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Simon Sajn's chess games
All 271 games by Simon Sajn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 134 wins, 51 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/0/8 | 57.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Josip Soldo | 2,367 | 4th Nova Gorica Open | E97 |
| Apr 2024 | Matic Lavrencic | 2,322 | Ljubljana Open | C95 |
| Nov 2014 | Tim Janzelj | 2,316 | 15th chT-SLO Central Superliga | B60 |
| Jul 2014 | Jernej Spalir | 2,289 | ch-SLO Open | E90 |
| May 2024 | Miha Furlan | 2,279 | Ljubljana Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2021 | 37 | 27.5 | 2,107 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,248 |
| 6th Mediterranean Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| 4th Nova Gorica Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,232 |
| 1st Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,872 |
| Mediterranean Open 10th | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,056 |
| 9th Mediterranean Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,015 |
| chT-SLO 1st League Central | 2012 | 9 | 9 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Sajn's chess games?
271 games by Simon Sajn, from Jan 2012 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 Sajn has played.
What does Simon Sajn play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Simon Sajn opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Sajn answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Simon Sajn play as White?
As White, Simon Sajn's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Sajn play as Black?
As Black, Simon Sajn most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Simon Sajn's FIDE rating?
Simon Sajn is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Simon Sajn played?
Our database contains 271 games by Simon Sajn, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 51 draws, 86 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Sajn?
271 games by Simon Sajn 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.