Prepare against Tessa Simon
DEU · World #49,739 classical · FIDE ID 12929395
When preparing against Tessa Simon, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Tessa Simon, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tessa Simon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tessa Simon 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 | 1,894 | 1,989 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 89 | 57 | 78 | 39.7% |
| As White | 111 | 43 | 26 | 42 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 113 | 46 | 31 | 36 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tessa Simon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tessa Simon's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 100.0% | 50.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Simon usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Simon usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 54.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 33 | 45.8% | 47.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 86.2% | 58.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
Tessa Simon's chess games
All 224 games by Tessa Simon in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 89 wins, 57 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Markus Meudt | 2,089 | 2nd Innsbruck Open A | B28 |
| Feb 2015 | Harald Hicker | 2,061 | 18th Lienz Open A | C10 |
| Aug 2024 | Martin Meertens | 2,051 | 11th Arber Open | B80 |
| Jul 2016 | Michael Bohnstorff | 2,037 | Lueneburg Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2017 | Gerhard Ziese | 2,013 | Lueneburg Open A | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2020 | 28 | 15 | 1,857 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2014 | 28 | 17.5 | 1,508 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2010 | 22 | 8 | 956 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,708 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,703 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-Sachsen U12 Girls | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,406 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2018 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tessa Simon's chess games?
224 games by Tessa Simon, from Sep 2012 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 Tessa Simon has played.
What does Tessa Simon play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Tessa Simon opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tessa Simon answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Tessa Simon play as White?
As White, Tessa Simon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tessa Simon play as Black?
As Black, Tessa Simon most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Tessa Simon's FIDE rating?
Tessa Simon is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Tessa Simon played?
Our database contains 224 games by Tessa Simon, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 57 draws, 78 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tessa Simon?
224 games by Tessa Simon 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.