Prepare against Evan Sammons
FM · United States · World #9,215 classical · FIDE ID 30974844
Our database contains 124 games by Evan Sammons, covering Jun 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Evan Sammons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evan Sammons 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 | 2,183 | 2,304 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 42 | 18 | 64 | 33.9% |
| As White | 65 | 25 | 7 | 33 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 11 | 31 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evan Sammons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evan Sammons's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 16.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sammons usually continues c4 (38.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sammons usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sammons usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sammons usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sammons usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Sammons usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 58.6% | 26.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 31.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
Evan Sammons's chess games
All 124 games by Evan Sammons in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2021 - 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: 42 wins, 18 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Ruifeng Li | 2,545 | US Chess Masters 2025 | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Brian Escalante Ramirez | 2,495 | 12th Washington Int | D20 |
| Oct 2023 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,491 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Jun 2025 | Cr Cruz | 2,488 | 18th Philadelphia International | A15 |
| May 2023 | Razvan Preotu | 2,475 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 60 | 23 | 2,189 |
| 4th Gambit GM Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,276 |
| Nashville Summer Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,144 |
| 12th Washington Int | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,334 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| Carolinas Classic 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,204 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,485 |
| 18th Philadelphia International | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,549 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evan Sammons's chess games?
124 games by Evan Sammons, from Jun 2021 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 Evan Sammons has played.
What does Evan Sammons play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Evan Sammons opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evan Sammons answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Evan Sammons play as White?
As White, Evan Sammons's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 26.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evan Sammons play as Black?
As Black, Evan Sammons most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Evan Sammons's FIDE rating?
Evan Sammons is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (May 2026).
How many games has Evan Sammons played?
Our database contains 124 games by Evan Sammons, covering Jun 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 18 draws, 64 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evan Sammons?
124 games by Evan Sammons 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.