Prepare against Simon Schellenberg
CHE · World #7,571 classical · FIDE ID 1345362
Our database contains 132 games by Simon Schellenberg, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Schellenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Schellenberg 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 | 2,213 | 2,258 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,119 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,179 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 56 | 32 | 44 | 42.4% |
| As White | 63 | 28 | 16 | 19 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 69 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Schellenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Schellenberg's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 57.1% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 20.6% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 17.5% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schellenberg usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schellenberg usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schellenberg usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Schellenberg usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Schellenberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 25.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Simon Schellenberg's chess games
All 132 games by Simon Schellenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Martijn Engelberts | 2,288 | 47th Arco Open | C24 |
| Aug 2026 | Kai Hanache | 2,221 | Hotel Stockholm North by First hotels young talents. 8th IM Tournament | C55 |
| Jul 2023 | Bruno Kamber | 2,214 | ch-SUI Blitz | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | Nathanael Poysti | 2,197 | Basel Easter Open | A20 |
| Aug 2022 | Jaspaul Bagri | 2,146 | 21st Davos Summer Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,198 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,269 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| Hotel Stockholm North by First hotels young talents. 8th IM Tournament | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Schellenberg's chess games?
132 games by Simon Schellenberg, from Dec 2019 to Aug 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 Schellenberg has played.
What does Simon Schellenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Simon Schellenberg opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Schellenberg answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Simon Schellenberg play as White?
As White, Simon Schellenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Schellenberg play as Black?
As Black, Simon Schellenberg most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Simon Schellenberg's FIDE rating?
Simon Schellenberg is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Simon Schellenberg played?
Our database contains 132 games by Simon Schellenberg, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Schellenberg?
132 games by Simon Schellenberg 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.