Prepare against Simon Windmueller
CM · DEU · World #17,640 classical · FIDE ID 16274032
Our database contains 163 games by Simon Windmueller, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Windmueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Windmueller 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 | 2,079 | 2,183 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,191 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,202 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 44 | 34 | 85 | 27.0% |
| As White | 79 | 30 | 12 | 37 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 14 | 22 | 48 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Windmueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Windmueller's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 29.5% | 56.5% |
| Nc3 | 23 | 29.5% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 19.2% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 16.7% | 19.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Windmueller usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Windmueller usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Windmueller usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 29% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Windmueller usually continues e4 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Windmueller usually continues e4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Windmueller usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 33.3% | 23.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.6% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 25.6% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Simon Windmueller's chess games
All 163 games by Simon Windmueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 44 wins, 34 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mark Kvetny | 2,480 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Torben Knuedel | 2,422 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Belov,Alexe | 2,421 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | C11 |
| May 2026 | Ambartsumova,K | 2,385 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Henning Holinka | 2,374 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,148 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,337 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 1,945 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,798 |
| DEM U18 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,048 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,664 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Windmueller's chess games?
163 games by Simon Windmueller, from Jul 2019 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 Windmueller has played.
What does Simon Windmueller play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Simon Windmueller opens with 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nc3 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Windmueller answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Simon Windmueller play as White?
As White, Simon Windmueller's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); London System (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Windmueller play as Black?
As Black, Simon Windmueller most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Simon Windmueller's FIDE rating?
Simon Windmueller is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (May 2026).
How many games has Simon Windmueller played?
Our database contains 163 games by Simon Windmueller, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 34 draws, 85 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Windmueller?
163 games by Simon Windmueller 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.