Prepare against Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen
FM · FRO · World #12,940 classical · FIDE ID 7200277
When preparing against Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 55.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen 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 | 2,129 | 2,311 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,212 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,217 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 110 | 106 | 76 | 37.7% |
| As White | 157 | 64 | 60 | 33 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 135 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 56.1% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 61 | 38.9% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Samuelsen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 74.6% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 80.6% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 19.4% | 42.9% |
Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen's chess games
All 292 games by Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 110 wins, 106 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Steffen Pedersen | 2,464 | 3rd Torshavn Open | E63 |
| Nov 2004 | Tobias Christensen | 2,349 | chT-DEN 0405 | C01 |
| Feb 2005 | Martin Olesen | 2,285 | chT-DEN 0405 | C75 |
| Jun 2005 | Olavur Simonsen | 2,254 | Tvoroyri Suduroy | D07 |
| Nov 2004 | Karl Pedersen | 2,239 | chT-DEN 0405 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2023 | 80 | 42.5 | 2,204 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,297 |
| Atlantic Airways Cup A | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,218 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,210 |
| Heini Olsen Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2,179 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olavur Simonsen (12 games) · Martin Poulsen (11 games) · Eydun Nolsoe (10 games) · Hans Kristian Simonsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen's chess games?
292 games by Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen, from Apr 2003 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 Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen has played.
What does Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen play as White?
As White, Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen play as Black?
As Black, Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen's FIDE rating?
Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen played?
Our database contains 292 games by Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 106 draws, 76 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen?
292 games by Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen 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.