Prepare against Simone De Filomeno
IM · Italy · World #1,037 classical · FIDE ID 828688
When preparing against Simone De Filomeno, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 415 games by Simone De Filomeno, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simone De Filomeno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simone De Filomeno 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 | 2,448 | 2,461 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,429 | 2,479 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,374 | 2,382 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 179 | 116 | 120 | 43.1% |
| As White | 213 | 101 | 54 | 58 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 202 | 78 | 62 | 62 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simone De Filomeno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simone De Filomeno's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 63.8% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 70 | 32.9% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Filomeno usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Filomeno usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Filomeno usually continues d4 (47.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Filomeno usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Filomeno usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Filomeno usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 92.8% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 73.0% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 23.0% | 47.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Simone De Filomeno's chess games
All 415 games by Simone De Filomeno in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 179 wins, 116 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,599 | ch-EU blitz | E05 |
| Sep 2013 | Nils Grandelius | 2,576 | 52nd Wch U20 | D94 |
| Dec 2017 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,575 | ch-EU blitz | A31 |
| Apr 2026 | Francesco Sonis | 2,558 | 57th Italian Teams Gp B | E16 |
| Nov 2013 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,530 | 73rd ch-ITA | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2013 | 39 | 24.5 | 2,180 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 19 | 6 | 2,280 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,092 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 2,436 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
| Wch U12 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-ITA 72nd | 2012 | 11 | 2 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simone De Filomeno's chess games?
415 games by Simone De Filomeno, from Apr 2007 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 Simone De Filomeno has played.
What does Simone De Filomeno play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Simone De Filomeno opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simone De Filomeno answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Simone De Filomeno play as White?
As White, Simone De Filomeno's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simone De Filomeno play as Black?
As Black, Simone De Filomeno most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Simone De Filomeno's FIDE rating?
Simone De Filomeno is currently rated 2,448 in classical chess, 2,429 in rapid and 2,374 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Simone De Filomeno played?
Our database contains 415 games by Simone De Filomeno, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 116 draws, 120 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simone De Filomeno?
415 games by Simone De Filomeno 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.