Prepare against Simon T Ansell
IM · United Kingdom · World #4,053 classical · FIDE ID 402141
Our database contains 898 games by Simon T Ansell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon T Ansell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon T Ansell 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 | 2,301 | 2,427 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,405 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,381 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 898 | 304 | 323 | 271 | 33.9% |
| As White | 441 | 167 | 156 | 118 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 457 | 137 | 167 | 153 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon T Ansell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon T Ansell's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 383 | 86.8% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 48 | 10.9% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ansell usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ansell usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ansell usually continues d3 (64.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ansell usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ansell usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ansell usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 77.2% | 48.7% |
| c6 | 19 | 9.4% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.5% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 109 | 66.5% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 23.8% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.3% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Simon T Ansell's chess games
All 898 games by Simon T Ansell 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: 304 wins, 323 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 88 | 28/34/26 | 31.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 36 | 17/11/8 | 47.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 6/8/14 | 21.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| A45 | London System | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 106 | 29/41/36 | 27.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 67 | 22/22/23 | 32.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 45 | 11/16/18 | 24.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 4/8/12 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,674 | Douglas PokerStars Open | B20 |
| Apr 2007 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,590 | Sydney Open | B42 |
| Jan 1994 | David R Norwood | 2,545 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | B06 |
| Dec 2006 | Farhad Tahirov | 2,545 | 82nd Hastings Masters Open | D17 |
| Jun 2010 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,538 | 1st Di Roseto Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2006 | 22 | 10 | 2,281 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 17 | 8 | 2,413 |
| Bristol Open | 1997 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,314 |
| 4NCL 2002-03 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,290 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| 6th Smith & Williamson YM | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,396 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (10 games) · Keith C Arkell (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon T Ansell's chess games?
898 games by Simon T Ansell, 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 T Ansell has played.
What does Simon T Ansell play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Simon T Ansell opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon T Ansell answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Simon T Ansell play as White?
As White, Simon T Ansell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 31.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (28 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon T Ansell play as Black?
As Black, Simon T Ansell most often plays: Slav Defense (106 games, 27.4% win rate); Sicilian (67 games, 32.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (45 games, 24.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 457 games.
What is Simon T Ansell's FIDE rating?
Simon T Ansell is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (May 2011).
How many games has Simon T Ansell played?
Our database contains 898 games by Simon T Ansell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 304 wins, 323 draws, 271 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon T Ansell?
898 games by Simon T Ansell 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.