Prepare against Georgios Samaras
GRC · World #59,051 classical · FIDE ID 4239458
Our database contains 30 games by Georgios Samaras, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Georgios Samaras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgios Samaras 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 | 1,859 | 1,861 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,880 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,828 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 23.3% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgios Samaras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgios Samaras's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Samaras usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Samaras usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Samaras usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Samaras usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Samaras usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Georgios Samaras's chess games
All 30 games by Georgios Samaras in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Michail Karamichos | 2,012 | 33rd Kavala Open B | D02 |
| Jun 2014 | Sokratis Aznaouridis | 1,940 | 42nd chT-GRE | B03 |
| Jul 2012 | Ilias Zervas | 1,835 | 40th chT-GRE | B22 |
| Jul 2012 | Spyridon Diasakos | 1,623 | 40th chT-GRE | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd chT-GRE | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,687 |
| 40th chT-GRE | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| 10th Ptolemaida Atomiko Open | 2009 | 4 | 3 | – |
| 33rd Kavala Open B | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,801 |
| 39th chT-GRE | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,622 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,252 |
| GRE CupT final 36th | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,858 |
| 12th Paracin Summer Open B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgios Samaras's chess games?
30 games by Georgios Samaras, from Sep 2009 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 Georgios Samaras has played.
What does Georgios Samaras play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Georgios Samaras opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgios Samaras answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Georgios Samaras play as White?
As White, Georgios Samaras's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgios Samaras play as Black?
As Black, Georgios Samaras most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Georgios Samaras's FIDE rating?
Georgios Samaras is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Georgios Samaras played?
Our database contains 30 games by Georgios Samaras, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgios Samaras?
30 games by Georgios Samaras 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.