Prepare against Daniele Samuelli
Italy · World #31,058 classical · FIDE ID 823112
Our database contains 59 games by Daniele Samuelli, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniele Samuelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniele Samuelli 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 | 1,979 | 1,986 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,038 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 21 | 6 | 32 | 35.6% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniele Samuelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniele Samuelli's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 82.1% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Samuelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Samuelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Samuelli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Samuelli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Samuelli usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Samuelli usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 35.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Daniele Samuelli's chess games
All 59 games by Daniele Samuelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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, 6 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Diego Cherin | 2,287 | 10th Trieste Open | A04 |
| Jan 2008 | Matej Kersic | 2,199 | 13th Nova Gorica Open B | B01 |
| Sep 2008 | Aleks Capaliku | 2,114 | 10th Trieste Open | A03 |
| Sep 2011 | Norbert Fruehauf | 2,078 | 13th Trieste Open | C10 |
| Sep 2011 | Marjan Butala | 2,074 | 13th Trieste Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Trieste Open B | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,760 |
| 10th Trieste Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,043 |
| 13th Trieste Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| 7th Trieste Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 10th Nova Gorica Open B | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,843 |
| 13th Nova Gorica Open B | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,995 |
| 16th Trieste Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,768 |
| 16th Ljubljana Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniele Samuelli's chess games?
59 games by Daniele Samuelli, from Jul 2005 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 Daniele Samuelli has played.
What does Daniele Samuelli play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Daniele Samuelli opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniele Samuelli answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniele Samuelli play as White?
As White, Daniele Samuelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniele Samuelli play as Black?
As Black, Daniele Samuelli most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Daniele Samuelli's FIDE rating?
Daniele Samuelli is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Daniele Samuelli played?
Our database contains 59 games by Daniele Samuelli, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 32 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniele Samuelli?
59 games by Daniele Samuelli 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.