Prepare against Simon Straka
Slovakia · World #26,177 classical · FIDE ID 14961296
Our database contains 84 games by Simon Straka, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Straka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Straka 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 | 2,010 | 2,050 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,885 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,995 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 35 | 16 | 33 | 41.7% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Straka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Straka's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 52.3% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 17 | 38.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Straka usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Straka usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Straka usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Straka usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Straka usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Straka usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Simon Straka's chess games
All 84 games by Simon Straka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 35 wins, 16 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Josef Mudrak | 2,216 | ch-SVK Rapid | A85 |
| Mar 2024 | Jakub Koval | 2,133 | chT2D-SVK 2324 | E43 |
| Feb 2024 | Kristian Haborak | 2,111 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | D37 |
| Jan 2024 | Roman Juhar | 2,081 | chT2D-SVK 2324 | D14 |
| Mar 2024 | Gregor Zatko | 2,078 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,932 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,991 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,964 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,823 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,487 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Straka's chess games?
84 games by Simon Straka, from Oct 2021 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 Straka has played.
What does Simon Straka play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Simon Straka opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Straka answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Simon Straka play as White?
As White, Simon Straka's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Straka play as Black?
As Black, Simon Straka most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Simon Straka's FIDE rating?
Simon Straka is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Simon Straka played?
Our database contains 84 games by Simon Straka, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 16 draws, 33 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Straka?
84 games by Simon Straka 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.