Prepare against Simon Serdt
FM · SVN · World #14,211 classical · FIDE ID 14601699
When preparing against Simon Serdt, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Simon Serdt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Serdt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Serdt 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 | 2,114 | 2,310 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,178 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,178 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 58 | 92 | 63 | 27.2% |
| As White | 101 | 35 | 42 | 24 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 112 | 23 | 50 | 39 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Serdt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Serdt's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 97.0% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Serdt usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Serdt usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Serdt usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 16.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Serdt usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Serdt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Serdt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 95.5% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 61.3% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Simon Serdt's chess games
All 213 games by Simon Serdt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 58 wins, 92 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E09 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Michael Feygin | 2,520 | Pardubice KB Open | B88 |
| Jan 1996 | Tamas Horvath | 2,410 | Leiner Open | E15 |
| May 2005 | Robert Loncar | 2,390 | Nerezine Losinj Open | E94 |
| Nov 2006 | Uros Krstic | 2,365 | chT1-SLO East | A42 |
| Nov 2003 | Selim Dizdar | 2,351 | chT-SLO | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO East | 2013 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,283 |
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 21 | 12 | 2,171 |
| ch-SLO U18 | 1993 | 15 | 8 | 2,336 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1999 | 12 | 5 | 2,301 |
| Budapest Statisztika 04 | 1995 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 1994 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
| chT-SLO East | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| chT-SLO | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Serdt's chess games?
213 games by Simon Serdt, from Apr 2003 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 Serdt has played.
What does Simon Serdt play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Simon Serdt opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Serdt answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Simon Serdt play as White?
As White, Simon Serdt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Serdt play as Black?
As Black, Simon Serdt most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Simon Serdt's FIDE rating?
Simon Serdt is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Simon Serdt played?
Our database contains 213 games by Simon Serdt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 92 draws, 63 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Serdt?
213 games by Simon Serdt 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.