Prepare against Gabriel Sam
FM · United States · World #5,315 classical · FIDE ID 75000776
Our database contains 90 games by Gabriel Sam, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Sam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Sam 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 | 2,265 | 2,295 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,176 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 27 | 25 | 38 | 30.0% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Sam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Sam's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 91.5% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sam usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sam usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sam usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sam usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sam usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Gabriel Sam's chess games
All 90 games by Gabriel Sam in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Marcus R Harvey | 2,456 | Titled Tue Late | C03 |
| Sep 2022 | Ivan Krylov | 2,426 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Aug 2025 | Zoey Tang | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Jun 2026 | Colville,Julian | 2,329 | National Open 2026 | D31 |
| Aug 2025 | Jude Shearsby | 2,270 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 38 | 16.5 | 2,230 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,134 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,384 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,199 |
| 35th Chicago Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,357 |
| Pacific Southwest Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,232 |
| 117th US Open | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Sam's chess games?
90 games by Gabriel Sam, from Jun 2015 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 Gabriel Sam has played.
What does Gabriel Sam play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Gabriel Sam opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Sam answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Sam play as White?
As White, Gabriel Sam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Sam play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Sam most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Gabriel Sam's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Sam is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Gabriel Sam played?
Our database contains 90 games by Gabriel Sam, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Sam?
90 games by Gabriel Sam 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.