Prepare against Chun Yung Samuel Lam
FM · Hong Kong SAR China · World #5,737 classical · FIDE ID 6004431
When preparing against Chun Yung Samuel Lam, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 218 games by Chun Yung Samuel Lam, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chun Yung Samuel Lam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chun Yung Samuel Lam 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 | 2,255 | 2,255 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,079 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 81 | 29 | 108 | 37.2% |
| As White | 108 | 45 | 15 | 48 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 110 | 36 | 14 | 60 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chun Yung Samuel Lam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chun Yung Samuel Lam's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 92.5% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lam usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Lam usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lam usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 54.3% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 43.5% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 66.7% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Chun Yung Samuel Lam's chess games
All 218 games by Chun Yung Samuel Lam in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 81 wins, 29 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Pengxiang Zhang | 2,567 | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams | B48 |
| Jun 2026 | Raahul V S | 2,402 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A33 |
| Jul 2026 | Qingyu Yuan | 2,344 | Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid Men | A05 |
| Sep 2026 | Dritan Mehmeti | 2,312 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Odion AIKHOJE | 2,246 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 18 | 7 | 1,462 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2019 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,575 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 1,615 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,126 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,184 |
| 15th Nat PRC RR Teams | 2025 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,283 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chun Yung Samuel Lam's chess games?
218 games by Chun Yung Samuel Lam, from Mar 2017 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 Chun Yung Samuel Lam has played.
What does Chun Yung Samuel Lam play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Chun Yung Samuel Lam opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chun Yung Samuel Lam answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Chun Yung Samuel Lam play as White?
As White, Chun Yung Samuel Lam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chun Yung Samuel Lam play as Black?
As Black, Chun Yung Samuel Lam most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Chun Yung Samuel Lam's FIDE rating?
Chun Yung Samuel Lam is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Chun Yung Samuel Lam played?
Our database contains 218 games by Chun Yung Samuel Lam, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 29 draws, 108 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chun Yung Samuel Lam?
218 games by Chun Yung Samuel Lam 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.