Prepare against Caleb Samuel
CM · ZAF · World #59,196 classical · FIDE ID 14310546
Our database contains 60 games by Caleb Samuel, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Caleb Samuel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caleb Samuel 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 | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 12 | 22 | 43.3% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caleb Samuel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caleb Samuel's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 58.6% | 73.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 73.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Samuel usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Samuel usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Samuel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Samuel usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Samuel usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Caleb Samuel's chess games
All 60 games by Caleb Samuel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Jose Angel Barreto Bastidas | 1,971 | Wch U16 | A40 |
| Aug 2018 | Denise Bouah | 1,780 | chT-Western Province | C00 |
| Jan 2018 | Aleida De Bruyn | 1,753 | chT-RSA U20 | B33 |
| Mar 2016 | Duncan Podmore | 1,701 | ch-RSA U18 | A10 |
| Mar 2016 | Sachin Hastie | 1,687 | ch-RSA U18 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U18 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,701 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,715 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| Witwatersrand Open | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,758 |
| chT-RSA U20 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,383 |
| chT-RSA U18 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,628 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caleb Samuel's chess games?
60 games by Caleb Samuel, from Oct 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 Caleb Samuel has played.
What does Caleb Samuel play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Caleb Samuel opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caleb Samuel answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Caleb Samuel play as White?
As White, Caleb Samuel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caleb Samuel play as Black?
As Black, Caleb Samuel most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Caleb Samuel's FIDE rating?
Caleb Samuel is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Caleb Samuel played?
Our database contains 60 games by Caleb Samuel, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caleb Samuel?
60 games by Caleb Samuel 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.