Prepare against Simon Wilks
United Kingdom · World #16,753 classical · FIDE ID 427357
Our database contains 203 games by Simon Wilks, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Wilks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Wilks 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 | 2,087 | 2,120 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,989 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,092 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 71 | 65 | 67 | 35.0% |
| As White | 99 | 41 | 30 | 28 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 104 | 30 | 35 | 39 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Wilks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Wilks's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Wilks usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wilks usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wilks usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 45 | 97.8% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 41.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
Simon Wilks's chess games
All 203 games by Simon Wilks in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Aug 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: 71 wins, 65 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Harriet V Hunt | 2,440 | 10th London Classic Open | C03 |
| Feb 2017 | Andrew P Horton | 2,298 | ch-GRB Universities | C86 |
| Aug 2024 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,248 | Darlington Northumbria Open | B22 |
| Jan 2025 | Alan A Smith | 2,216 | 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | C41 |
| Dec 2019 | Federico Rocco | 2,207 | 11th London Classic Open | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,129 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,228 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,982 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,108 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| 4th London Mindsports Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Wilks's chess games?
203 games by Simon Wilks, from Jan 2015 to Aug 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 Wilks has played.
What does Simon Wilks play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Simon Wilks opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Wilks answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Simon Wilks play as White?
As White, Simon Wilks's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Wilks play as Black?
As Black, Simon Wilks most often plays: French: Classical Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Simon Wilks's FIDE rating?
Simon Wilks is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Simon Wilks played?
Our database contains 203 games by Simon Wilks, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 65 draws, 67 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Wilks?
203 games by Simon Wilks 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.