Prepare against Artiom Samsonkin
IM · Canada · World #2,359 classical · FIDE ID 13503111
When preparing against Artiom Samsonkin, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,159 games by Artiom Samsonkin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artiom Samsonkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artiom Samsonkin 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 | 2,366 | 2,437 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,447 | 2,452 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,472 | 2,524 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,159 | 631 | 192 | 336 | 54.4% |
| As White | 582 | 327 | 90 | 165 | 56.2% |
| As Black | 577 | 304 | 102 | 171 | 52.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artiom Samsonkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artiom Samsonkin's side.
First moves as White (582 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 521 | 89.5% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 52 | 8.9% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Samsonkin usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Samsonkin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Samsonkin usually continues d4 (61.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Samsonkin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Samsonkin usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Samsonkin usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 57.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 56 | 20.7% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 7.0% | 81.6% |
| c6 | 19 | 7.0% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.7% | 90.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 3.3% | 77.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 159 | 78.7% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 35 | 17.3% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.0% | 43.8% |
Artiom Samsonkin's chess games
All 1,159 games by Artiom Samsonkin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 631 wins, 192 draws, 336 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 124 | 65/21/38 | 52.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 43 | 28/4/11 | 65.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| D02 | London System | 25 | 16/3/6 | 64.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 22 | 16/1/5 | 72.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 38/6/17 | 62.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 15/4/13 | 46.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 15/0/7 | 68.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Apr 2009 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,701 | Toronto PWC Open | B43 |
| Dec 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,694 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | E46 |
| Aug 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,685 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 662 | 411.5 | 2,450 |
| Canadian Open | 2017 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-CAN | 2011 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,376 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 9 | 2,499 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2009 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,428 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,543 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,495 |
| Toronto | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,483 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bator Sambuev (15 games) · Nikolay Noritsyn (11 games) · Victor Plotkin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artiom Samsonkin's chess games?
1,159 games by Artiom Samsonkin, from Apr 2003 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 Artiom Samsonkin has played.
What does Artiom Samsonkin play on the first move as White?
Across 582 games with White in our database, Artiom Samsonkin opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artiom Samsonkin answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Artiom Samsonkin play as White?
As White, Artiom Samsonkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (124 games, 52.4% win rate); Italian Game (43 games, 65.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 51.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 582 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artiom Samsonkin play as Black?
As Black, Artiom Samsonkin most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 62.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 577 games.
What is Artiom Samsonkin's FIDE rating?
Artiom Samsonkin is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,447 in rapid and 2,472 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Artiom Samsonkin played?
Our database contains 1,159 games by Artiom Samsonkin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 631 wins, 192 draws, 336 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artiom Samsonkin?
1,159 games by Artiom Samsonkin 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.