Prepare against Gunnar Sama
Norway · World #101,140 classical · FIDE ID 1524674
When preparing against Gunnar Sama, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 41 games by Gunnar Sama, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Sama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Sama 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 | 1,726 | 1,765 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,733 | 1,771 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 36.6% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Sama's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Sama's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sama usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sama usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Sama usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sama usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sama usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Sama usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Gunnar Sama's chess games
All 41 games by Gunnar Sama in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Einar Hamre | 1,699 | ch-Drammen CC Class1 | C70 |
| Apr 2015 | Otto Brokke | 1,697 | ch-Drammen CC | C42 |
| Jan 2012 | Roar Slettehaug | 1,665 | ch-Drammen CC Class1 | C36 |
| Jan 2016 | Anders Sorjordet | 1,576 | ch-Drammen CC Class1 | B28 |
| Jan 2013 | Truls Skauge Klausen | 1,540 | ch-Drammen CC | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Drammen CC | 2015 | 16 | 7 | 1,415 |
| ch-Drammen CC Class1 | 2016 | 13 | 6 | 1,469 |
| Drammen Autumn | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,425 |
| Drammen CC Autumn | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Sama's chess games?
41 games by Gunnar Sama, from May 2015 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 Gunnar Sama has played.
What does Gunnar Sama play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Gunnar Sama opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Sama answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Sama play as White?
As White, Gunnar Sama's most-played openings in our database are: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Sama play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Sama most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Gunnar Sama's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Sama is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,733 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Gunnar Sama played?
Our database contains 41 games by Gunnar Sama, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Sama?
41 games by Gunnar Sama 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.