Prepare against Florent Samoun
FM · France · World #7,015 classical · FIDE ID 664995
Our database contains 278 games by Florent Samoun, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florent Samoun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florent Samoun 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 | 2,224 | 2,334 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,346 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,187 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 119 | 62 | 97 | 42.8% |
| As White | 142 | 63 | 35 | 44 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 136 | 56 | 27 | 53 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florent Samoun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florent Samoun's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 73.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.2% | 26.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| g4 | 4 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Samoun usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Samoun usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Samoun usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 26.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Samoun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Samoun usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …b5 (8% of these games) — Samoun usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 41.4% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 21.4% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.6% | 73.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.4% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 36.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 32.7% | 21.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.3% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Florent Samoun's chess games
All 278 games by Florent Samoun 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: 119 wins, 62 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,683 | 1st Paris European Corporate | B04 |
| Jun 2023 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,597 | ch-FRA Rapid | C02 |
| Mar 2021 | Namig Guliyev | 2,538 | Cappelle Online Bullet Open | D02 |
| May 2022 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,467 | ch-FRA Blitz | C40 |
| Oct 2018 | Rauan Sagit | 2,434 | 34th EU-Cup | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open A | 2013 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,174 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 8 | 2,246 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2009 | 15 | 10 | 2,218 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,037 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,944 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florent Samoun's chess games?
278 games by Florent Samoun, 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 Florent Samoun has played.
What does Florent Samoun play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Florent Samoun opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florent Samoun answers 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Florent Samoun play as White?
As White, Florent Samoun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florent Samoun play as Black?
As Black, Florent Samoun most often plays: Alekhine Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Florent Samoun's FIDE rating?
Florent Samoun is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Florent Samoun played?
Our database contains 278 games by Florent Samoun, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 62 draws, 97 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florent Samoun?
278 games by Florent Samoun 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.