Prepare against Stefan Simeonov
Serbia · World #10,367 classical · FIDE ID 2900513
Our database contains 285 games by Stefan Simeonov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Simeonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Simeonov 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 | 2,164 | 2,391 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,186 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,299 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 109 | 98 | 78 | 38.2% |
| As White | 149 | 61 | 55 | 33 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 136 | 48 | 43 | 45 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Simeonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Simeonov's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 93.3% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Simeonov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 98.5% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 85.4% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
Stefan Simeonov's chess games
All 285 games by Stefan Simeonov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 109 wins, 98 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 8/11/11 | 26.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A62 | Catalan | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,593 | chT-BUL A 60th | B09 |
| Sep 2013 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,539 | 63rd chT-BUL GpA | C90 |
| Aug 2011 | Trajce Nedev | 2,491 | 20th chT-FRM | B90 |
| Sep 2009 | Petar Drenchev | 2,480 | 16th Sliven Open | B86 |
| Jan 1989 | Valentin Lukov | 2,470 | ch-BUL 43 | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 25 | 18 | 2,475 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2003 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,403 |
| ch-BUL 43 | 1989 | 15 | 4 | 2,231 |
| TUR-BUL Chess Summit | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-BUL 67th | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,435 |
| PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid Match 2 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| 65th ch-BUL | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Simeonov's chess games?
285 games by Stefan Simeonov, from Apr 2003 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 Stefan Simeonov has played.
What does Stefan Simeonov play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Stefan Simeonov opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Simeonov answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Stefan Simeonov play as White?
As White, Stefan Simeonov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Simeonov play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Simeonov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Stefan Simeonov's FIDE rating?
Stefan Simeonov is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Stefan Simeonov played?
Our database contains 285 games by Stefan Simeonov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 98 draws, 78 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Simeonov?
285 games by Stefan Simeonov 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.