Prepare against Simona Orel Music
WFM · SVN · World #67,319 classical · FIDE ID 14601192
When preparing against Simona Orel Music, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Simona Orel Music, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simona Orel Music's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simona Orel Music 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 | 1,830 | 2,123 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,944 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,991 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 96 | 95 | 138 | 29.2% |
| As White | 161 | 50 | 49 | 62 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 168 | 46 | 46 | 76 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simona Orel Music's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simona Orel Music's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 88.2% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 10.6% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Music usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Music usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Music usually continues e4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Music usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Music usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Music usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 106 | 96.4% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 62.2% | 34.8% |
| f5 | 11 | 29.7% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Simona Orel Music's chess games
All 329 games by Simona Orel Music in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 95 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/7/10 | 43.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 27 | 6/8/13 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Josip Bulic | 2,246 | Portoroz Open | D56 |
| May 2009 | Vid Vavpetic | 2,243 | SLO Cup | E91 |
| Jan 1996 | Anita Vrabic | 2,155 | 06th chT-SLO | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Yuri Kozin | 2,130 | Tomo Zupan Open | B12 |
| Nov 2006 | Narcisa Mihevc-Mohr | 2,112 | chT1-SLO w | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO w | 2018 | 105 | 51 | 1,975 |
| ch-SLO w | 2009 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,044 |
| chT-SLO | 1995 | 19 | 10 | 2,099 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 1,628 |
| Portoroz Open | 2005 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,881 |
| 2nd Kranj Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| chT1-SLO w | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,993 |
| Bled Open w | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,126 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Narcisa Mihevc-Mohr (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simona Orel Music's chess games?
329 games by Simona Orel Music, from Oct 2003 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 Simona Orel Music has played.
What does Simona Orel Music play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Simona Orel Music opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simona Orel Music answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Simona Orel Music play as White?
As White, Simona Orel Music's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simona Orel Music play as Black?
As Black, Simona Orel Music most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Simona Orel Music's FIDE rating?
Simona Orel Music is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Simona Orel Music played?
Our database contains 329 games by Simona Orel Music, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 95 draws, 138 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simona Orel Music?
329 games by Simona Orel Music 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.