Prepare against Simon Salgovic
Slovakia · World #12,673 classical · FIDE ID 14943581
Our database contains 330 games by Simon Salgovic, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Salgovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Salgovic 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 | 2,172 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,201 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,018 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 146 | 81 | 103 | 44.2% |
| As White | 169 | 81 | 42 | 46 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 161 | 65 | 39 | 57 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Salgovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Salgovic's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 93.5% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Salgovic usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Salgovic usually continues Nf3 (73.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Salgovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Salgovic usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Salgovic usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 40.9% | 65.3% |
| e5 | 30 | 34.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 85.7% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Simon Salgovic's chess games
All 330 games by Simon Salgovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 146 wins, 81 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Roman Hros | 2,312 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | B42 |
| Apr 2026 | Gabor Farkas | 2,311 | Bratislava Norm Week 2026 | B01 |
| Apr 2026 | Milan Pacher | 2,291 | Bratislava Norm Week 2026 | C07 |
| Jul 2024 | Patrik Stevik | 2,281 | Slovakia Chess Open 2024 | C78 |
| Jan 2025 | Matthieu Pourquet | 2,262 | 23rd Prague Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,893 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 1,691 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,493 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,118 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Salgovic's chess games?
330 games by Simon Salgovic, from Apr 2015 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 Salgovic has played.
What does Simon Salgovic play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Simon Salgovic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Salgovic answers 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Simon Salgovic play as White?
As White, Simon Salgovic's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Salgovic play as Black?
As Black, Simon Salgovic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Simon Salgovic's FIDE rating?
Simon Salgovic is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Simon Salgovic played?
Our database contains 330 games by Simon Salgovic, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 81 draws, 103 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Salgovic?
330 games by Simon Salgovic 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.