Prepare against Andrew Samuelson
FM · United States · World #21,457 classical · FIDE ID 2020580
Our database contains 239 games by Andrew Samuelson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Samuelson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Samuelson 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 | 2,045 | 2,282 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,218 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 101 | 44 | 94 | 42.3% |
| As White | 124 | 59 | 22 | 43 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 115 | 42 | 22 | 51 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Samuelson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Samuelson's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 99.2% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Samuelson usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Samuelson usually continues Bc4 (56.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Samuelson usually continues d4 (39.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Samuelson usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Andrew Samuelson's chess games
All 239 games by Andrew Samuelson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 101 wins, 44 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/3/12 | 44.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Vladimir Belous | 2,520 | Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | B48 |
| Mar 2003 | Adrian Negulescu | 2,443 | 4th Virginia Beach Millennium Open | B15 |
| Apr 2022 | Denes Boros | 2,430 | 3rd Dulles Colonial Open | C27 |
| Feb 2002 | Ylon Schwartz | 2,317 | USA-chT Amateur East | A70 |
| Nov 2004 | Oladapo ADU | 2,300 | 35th Philadelphia National Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 26 | 17 | 2,309 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,115 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 18 | 10 | 2,131 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,058 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| 3rd Dulles Colonial Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,189 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Samuelson's chess games?
239 games by Andrew Samuelson, from Apr 2003 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 Andrew Samuelson has played.
What does Andrew Samuelson play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Andrew Samuelson opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Samuelson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrew Samuelson play as White?
As White, Andrew Samuelson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Bishop's Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Samuelson play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Samuelson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Andrew Samuelson's FIDE rating?
Andrew Samuelson is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Andrew Samuelson played?
Our database contains 239 games by Andrew Samuelson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 44 draws, 94 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Samuelson?
239 games by Andrew Samuelson 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.