Prepare against Samar Dayal
CM · United Kingdom · World #5,357 classical · FIDE ID 366111277
Our database contains 139 games by Samar Dayal, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samar Dayal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samar Dayal 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 | 2,264 | 2,264 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,102 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,161 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 55 | 16 | 68 | 39.6% |
| As White | 70 | 39 | 5 | 26 | 55.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 16 | 11 | 42 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samar Dayal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samar Dayal's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 97.1% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Dayal usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dayal usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dayal usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Dayal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 51.4% | 26.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 48.6% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
Samar Dayal's chess games
All 139 games by Samar Dayal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Aug 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: 55 wins, 16 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kashlinskaya,A | 2,474 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Brunner,N | 2,409 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A30 |
| Jun 2026 | Kiolbasa,Oliwia | 2,397 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | B48 |
| Jul 2026 | Schmider,Niklas | 2,384 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | C92 |
| Jun 2026 | Yurtseven,M | 2,362 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 55 | 26 | 2,213 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,907 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,185 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,764 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samar Dayal's chess games?
139 games by Samar Dayal, from Apr 2022 to Aug 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 Samar Dayal has played.
What does Samar Dayal play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Samar Dayal opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samar Dayal answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Samar Dayal play as White?
As White, Samar Dayal's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samar Dayal play as Black?
As Black, Samar Dayal most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Samar Dayal's FIDE rating?
Samar Dayal is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samar Dayal played?
Our database contains 139 games by Samar Dayal, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 16 draws, 68 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samar Dayal?
139 games by Samar Dayal 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.