Prepare against Simon Viel
FM · France · World #6,058 classical · FIDE ID 26080117
Our database contains 116 games by Simon Viel, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Viel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Viel 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 | 2,246 | 2,394 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,316 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 45 | 33 | 38 | 38.8% |
| As White | 60 | 22 | 15 | 23 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Viel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Viel's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Viel usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Viel usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Viel usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 66.7% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Simon Viel's chess games
All 116 games by Simon Viel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 45 wins, 33 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,529 | ch-FRA Accession 96th | E60 |
| Jul 2023 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,454 | Avoine Open 37th | C54 |
| Aug 2017 | Thibault Fantinel | 2,413 | ch-FRA Accession | B32 |
| Jul 2023 | Jean-Francois Jolly | 2,397 | Avoine Open 37th | B11 |
| Jul 2023 | Pablo Ollier | 2,353 | Avoine Open 37th | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U16 | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,152 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open 20th | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,306 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Avoine Open 38th | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,356 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| Avoine Open 37th | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,543 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Viel's chess games?
116 games by Simon Viel, from Jul 2012 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 Viel has played.
What does Simon Viel play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Simon Viel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Viel answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Simon Viel play as White?
As White, Simon Viel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Viel play as Black?
As Black, Simon Viel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Simon Viel's FIDE rating?
Simon Viel is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Simon Viel played?
Our database contains 116 games by Simon Viel, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 33 draws, 38 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Viel?
116 games by Simon Viel 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.