Prepare against Cornel Samarian
DEU · World #109,778 classical · FIDE ID 24642398
When preparing against Cornel Samarian, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 119 games by Cornel Samarian, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cornel Samarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cornel Samarian 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 | 1,702 | 1,937 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 21 | 41 | 57 | 17.6% |
| As White | 62 | 8 | 21 | 33 | 12.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cornel Samarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cornel Samarian's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 45.2% | 30.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 22.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 30.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Samarian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Samarian usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Samarian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Samarian usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Samarian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Samarian usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 56.0% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 28.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Cornel Samarian's chess games
All 119 games by Cornel Samarian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 41 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Werner Kircher | 2,030 | 17th Seefeld Open | A31 |
| Apr 2013 | Joachim Thielemann | 1,901 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | C26 |
| Apr 2013 | Jovan Pajcin | 1,846 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | C47 |
| Sep 2016 | Michael Jung | 1,819 | 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Utta Recknagel | 1,616 | 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,636 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,646 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,646 |
| 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,659 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,581 |
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,765 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,546 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cornel Samarian's chess games?
119 games by Cornel Samarian, from Apr 2006 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 Cornel Samarian has played.
What does Cornel Samarian play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Cornel Samarian opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cornel Samarian answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Cornel Samarian play as White?
As White, Cornel Samarian's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cornel Samarian play as Black?
As Black, Cornel Samarian most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Cornel Samarian's FIDE rating?
Cornel Samarian is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Cornel Samarian played?
Our database contains 119 games by Cornel Samarian, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 41 draws, 57 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cornel Samarian?
119 games by Cornel Samarian 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.