Prepare against Sylvain Sim
FM · France · World #15,766 classical · FIDE ID 649970
Our database contains 60 games by Sylvain Sim, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Sim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Sim 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 | 2,097 | 2,336 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,240 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,186 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 48.3% |
| As White | 28 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 67.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Sim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Sim's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 82.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 82.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Sim usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Sim usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Sim usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sim usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Sim usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Sylvain Sim's chess games
All 60 games by Sylvain Sim in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 29 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,565 | 32nd Avoine Open | B80 |
| Jun 2019 | Gildas Goldsztejn | 2,426 | FRA Cup | B56 |
| Oct 2018 | Alban Delorme | 2,320 | 18th Sautron Open | B75 |
| Jul 2017 | Michael Zeuner | 2,122 | 32nd Avoine Open | B38 |
| Dec 2004 | Nicolas Bioret | 2,086 | Nantes Open 3rd | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,163 |
| 19th Sautron Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,155 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 2,311 |
| Sautron Open Qualifier 19th | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| Sautron Retif Open 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| 19th Rochefort Open A | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 2,145 |
| Nantes Open 3rd | 2004 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-France U16 | 2004 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Sim's chess games?
60 games by Sylvain Sim, from Mar 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 Sylvain Sim has played.
What does Sylvain Sim play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Sylvain Sim opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Sim answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Sim play as White?
As White, Sylvain Sim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Sim play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Sim most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Sylvain Sim's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Sim is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Sylvain Sim played?
Our database contains 60 games by Sylvain Sim, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Sim?
60 games by Sylvain Sim 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.