Prepare against David George Samir
IM · Egypt · World #3,577 classical · FIDE ID 10657789
When preparing against David George Samir, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 614 games by David George Samir, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David George Samir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David George Samir 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 | 2,317 | 2,380 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,334 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,260 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 614 | 254 | 80 | 280 | 41.4% |
| As White | 304 | 131 | 43 | 130 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 310 | 123 | 37 | 150 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David George Samir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David George Samir's side.
First moves as White (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 93.4% | 50.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Samir usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Samir usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Samir usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Samir usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Samir usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 78.4% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 22 | 14.9% | 34.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 91.3% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.7% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
David George Samir's chess games
All 614 games by David George Samir in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 254 wins, 80 draws, 280 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 45 | 20/5/20 | 44.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 13/5/14 | 40.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 45 | 20/3/22 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alexandr Fier | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Dec 2024 | Francesco Sonis | 2,563 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
| Dec 2025 | Mikhail Kobalia | 2,537 | World Rapid 2025 | C60 |
| Mar 2026 | Roman Kezin | 2,474 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | B32 |
| Aug 2025 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,464 | Fujairah Global Masters | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 304 | 140 | 2,187 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,216 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,235 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| Wch U12 | 2023 | 12 | 5 | 1,774 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,418 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 3 | 2,180 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David George Samir's chess games?
614 games by David George Samir, from Jul 2018 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 David George Samir has played.
What does David George Samir play on the first move as White?
Across 304 games with White in our database, David George Samir opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David George Samir answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does David George Samir play as White?
As White, David George Samir's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 40.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 304 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David George Samir play as Black?
As Black, David George Samir most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is David George Samir's FIDE rating?
David George Samir is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David George Samir played?
Our database contains 614 games by David George Samir, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 80 draws, 280 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David George Samir?
614 games by David George Samir 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.