Prepare against Simon Spacapan
SVN · World #27,238 classical · FIDE ID 14612461
Our database contains 165 games by Simon Spacapan, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Spacapan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Spacapan 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 | 2,003 | 2,061 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,046 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,085 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 59 | 42 | 64 | 35.8% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 22 | 29 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 25 | 20 | 35 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Spacapan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Spacapan's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 72.9% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 23 | 27.1% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Spacapan usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Spacapan usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Spacapan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Spacapan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Spacapan usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Spacapan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 90.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Simon Spacapan's chess games
All 165 games by Simon Spacapan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 59 wins, 42 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Zala Urh | 2,310 | chT-SLO NML 31st | D10 |
| Nov 2015 | Simon Jeric | 2,289 | 25th chT-SLO | A15 |
| Nov 2025 | Jernej Skuhala | 2,282 | 35th TCh-SLO | B14 |
| Apr 2013 | Matej Kersic | 2,207 | 23rd ch-SLO | B53 |
| Jan 2019 | Ivan Lucas Vega | 2,203 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 18 | 8 | 1,888 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 1,944 |
| Styrian Open B | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,926 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,926 |
| 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,953 |
| chT-SLO NML 31st | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,967 |
| 6th Ptuj Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,905 |
| Graz Open B | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Spacapan's chess games?
165 games by Simon Spacapan, from Nov 2011 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 Spacapan has played.
What does Simon Spacapan play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Simon Spacapan opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Spacapan answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Simon Spacapan play as White?
As White, Simon Spacapan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Spacapan play as Black?
As Black, Simon Spacapan most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Simon Spacapan's FIDE rating?
Simon Spacapan is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Simon Spacapan played?
Our database contains 165 games by Simon Spacapan, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 42 draws, 64 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Spacapan?
165 games by Simon Spacapan 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.