Prepare against Simplice Armel De Gondo
FM · Côte d’Ivoire · World #18,500 classical · FIDE ID 14306310
When preparing against Simplice Armel De Gondo, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 59 games by Simplice Armel De Gondo, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simplice Armel De Gondo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simplice Armel De Gondo 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 | 2,071 | 2,174 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,169 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,152 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 28 | 9 | 22 | 47.5% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simplice Armel De Gondo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simplice Armel De Gondo's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 67.7% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gondo usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Gondo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gondo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Gondo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gondo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Simplice Armel De Gondo's chess games
All 59 games by Simplice Armel De Gondo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 28 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,321 | ch-Africa | D43 |
| Jul 2023 | Maili-Jade Ouellet | 2,201 | ch-Francophonie 9th | E20 |
| Mar 2022 | Kwabena Adu-Poku | 1,950 | Lome zt 4.2 | E08 |
| Jul 2023 | Khaled Abdellahi Abdellahi | 1,937 | ch-Francophonie 9th | B13 |
| Sep 2024 | Tong Kuan Mak | 1,902 | Olympiad-45 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,035 |
| ch-Francophonie 9th | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,109 |
| Africa zt 4.2 Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,864 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,225 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,051 |
| Lome zt 4.2 | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Freetown zt 4.2 | 2020 | 3 | 3 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simplice Armel De Gondo's chess games?
59 games by Simplice Armel De Gondo, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 Simplice Armel De Gondo has played.
What does Simplice Armel De Gondo play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Simplice Armel De Gondo opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simplice Armel De Gondo answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Simplice Armel De Gondo play as White?
As White, Simplice Armel De Gondo's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simplice Armel De Gondo play as Black?
As Black, Simplice Armel De Gondo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Simplice Armel De Gondo's FIDE rating?
Simplice Armel De Gondo is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Simplice Armel De Gondo played?
Our database contains 59 games by Simplice Armel De Gondo, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simplice Armel De Gondo?
59 games by Simplice Armel De Gondo 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.