Prepare against Simon Volak
Czechia · World #8,571 classical · FIDE ID 396630
When preparing against Simon Volak, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 122 games by Simon Volak, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simon Volak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Volak 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 | 2,194 | 2,194 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,016 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,092 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 45 | 36 | 41 | 36.9% |
| As White | 59 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Volak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Volak's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 66.1% | 51.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 16.9% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Volak usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Volak usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Volak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Volak usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Volak usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Volak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 75.9% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
Simon Volak's chess games
All 122 games by Simon Volak in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Sep 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, 36 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Martin Cerveny | 2,400 | Stare Mesto Open | C41 |
| Sep 2026 | Ondrej Skypala | 2,226 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | A34 |
| Apr 2021 | Miloslav Netusil | 2,146 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C84 |
| Feb 2023 | Zdenek Molik | 2,142 | chT2E-CZE 2223 | B22 |
| Jul 2022 | Filip Vala | 2,139 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,143 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,003 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,973 |
| ch-Morava U14 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,762 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Volak's chess games?
122 games by Simon Volak, from Feb 2016 to Sep 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 Volak has played.
What does Simon Volak play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Simon Volak opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Volak answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Simon Volak play as White?
As White, Simon Volak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Volak play as Black?
As Black, Simon Volak most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Simon Volak's FIDE rating?
Simon Volak is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Simon Volak played?
Our database contains 122 games by Simon Volak, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Volak?
122 games by Simon Volak 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.