Prepare against Simona Korenova
Slovakia · World #56,082 classical · FIDE ID 14941813
Our database contains 294 games by Simona Korenova, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simona Korenova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simona Korenova 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 | 1,870 | 2,025 | Jul 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,924 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,861 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 143 | 64 | 87 | 48.6% |
| As White | 153 | 80 | 33 | 40 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 141 | 63 | 31 | 47 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simona Korenova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simona Korenova's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 89 | 58.2% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 61 | 39.9% | 62.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 62.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Korenova usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Korenova usually continues Nc3 (72.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Korenova usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Korenova usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Korenova usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Korenova usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 84.5% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.9% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Simona Korenova's chess games
All 294 games by Simona Korenova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 143 wins, 64 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Mikhail Bemak | 2,102 | ch-SVK Open | A34 |
| Dec 2022 | Stefan Doci | 2,085 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | D10 |
| Nov 2019 | Marek Tauber | 2,078 | chT1E-SVK 1920 | B50 |
| Feb 2020 | Pavol Palider | 2,024 | chT2C-SVK 1920 | B91 |
| Apr 2019 | Stella Sankova | 2,019 | ch-SVK U16/20 Girls | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 1,476 |
| ch-SVK U16/20 Girls | 2021 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,774 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,682 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2017 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,601 |
| ch-SVK U10 Girls | 2014 | 16 | 13.5 | 1,371 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 8 | 2,168 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,051 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,587 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simona Korenova's chess games?
294 games by Simona Korenova, from Oct 2014 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 Simona Korenova has played.
What does Simona Korenova play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Simona Korenova opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simona Korenova answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Simona Korenova play as White?
As White, Simona Korenova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simona Korenova play as Black?
As Black, Simona Korenova most often plays: Slav Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Simona Korenova's FIDE rating?
Simona Korenova is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jul 2020).
How many games has Simona Korenova played?
Our database contains 294 games by Simona Korenova, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 64 draws, 87 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simona Korenova?
294 games by Simona Korenova 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.