Prepare against Simon Seleng
Slovakia · World #60,961 classical · FIDE ID 14940167
When preparing against Simon Seleng, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Simon Seleng, covering Jun 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Simon Seleng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Seleng 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 | 1,854 | 1,854 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 36.6% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Seleng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Seleng's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Seleng usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Seleng usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Seleng usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Simon Seleng's chess games
All 41 games by Simon Seleng in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Ondrej Franko | 1,706 | Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U15 Open | B18 |
| Jun 2016 | Matus Mizicka | 1,576 | Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U15 Open | B03 |
| Apr 2013 | Richard Piovar | 1,421 | ch-SVK U10 | C50 |
| Aug 2016 | Alex Zoltan Janikovic | 1,404 | 43rd Bratislava U16 Open | C54 |
| Apr 2013 | Matus Valovic | 1,229 | ch-SVK U10 | C04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,216 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U15 Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,487 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,110 |
| 43rd Bratislava U16 Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Seleng's chess games?
41 games by Simon Seleng, from Jun 2014 to Nov 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 Seleng has played.
What does Simon Seleng play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Simon Seleng opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Seleng answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Seleng play as White?
As White, Simon Seleng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Seleng play as Black?
As Black, Simon Seleng most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Simon Seleng's FIDE rating?
Simon Seleng is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Simon Seleng played?
Our database contains 41 games by Simon Seleng, covering Jun 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Seleng?
41 games by Simon Seleng 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.