Prepare against Simon Silseth
FM · Sweden · World #6,828 classical · FIDE ID 1702440
When preparing against Simon Silseth, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Simon Silseth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Silseth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Silseth 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 | 2,228 | 2,328 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,285 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 76 | 76 | 55 | 36.7% |
| As White | 101 | 49 | 29 | 23 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 106 | 27 | 47 | 32 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Silseth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Silseth's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 53 | 52.5% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 29 | 28.7% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.0% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 63.2% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Silseth usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Silseth usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Silseth usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 65.5% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Silseth usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Silseth usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Silseth usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 48.6% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 32.4% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 28 | 54.9% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 29.4% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.7% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Simon Silseth's chess games
All 207 games by Simon Silseth 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: 76 wins, 76 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 7/15/9 | 22.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,507 | Lund CellaVision Cup | B40 |
| Jan 1991 | Igor Efimov | 2,460 | Gausdal Int | A41 |
| Feb 2018 | Pia Cramling | 2,449 | Skara Vastgota Open | A55 |
| Jan 1993 | Patrik Lyrberg | 2,420 | Gausdal Int | B25 |
| Aug 2019 | Christian Jepson | 2,394 | Lund CellaVision Cup | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2023 | 33 | 19 | 2,209 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,199 |
| Gausdal Int | 1993 | 24 | 12 | 2,415 |
| Peer Gynt | 1994 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,438 |
| Troll Masters | 1993 | 11 | 3 | 2,254 |
| Skara Vastgota Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
| Ibenfeldt Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| Gausdal Byggern Masters | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Silseth's chess games?
207 games by Simon Silseth, 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 Silseth has played.
What does Simon Silseth play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Simon Silseth opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Silseth answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Simon Silseth play as White?
As White, Simon Silseth's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Silseth play as Black?
As Black, Simon Silseth most often plays: Dutch Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Simon Silseth's FIDE rating?
Simon Silseth is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Simon Silseth played?
Our database contains 207 games by Simon Silseth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 76 draws, 55 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Silseth?
207 games by Simon Silseth 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.