Prepare against Samuel Hoekman
Canada · World #27,839 classical · FIDE ID 2632306
Our database contains 61 games by Samuel Hoekman, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Hoekman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Hoekman 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 | 1,999 | 1,999 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 21 | 15 | 25 | 34.4% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Hoekman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Hoekman's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 96.9% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hoekman usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Hoekman usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Hoekman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Samuel Hoekman's chess games
All 61 games by Samuel Hoekman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Mark Ginsburg | 2,289 | Banff Open | D27 |
| Nov 2022 | Ico Van den Born | 2,024 | Banff Open | D78 |
| Jul 2023 | Maxim Vasic | 2,017 | Canadian Open | A21 |
| Jul 2026 | Deshpande,Sarthak | 1,975 | Canadian Open 2026 | D10 |
| Jul 2026 | Lu,Aiden Hao-Ting | 1,959 | Canadian Open 2026 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,908 |
| Banff Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1,975 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,896 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,836 |
| 15th Calgary Int | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,955 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-CAN Youth U18 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Hoekman's chess games?
61 games by Samuel Hoekman, from Dec 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 Samuel Hoekman has played.
What does Samuel Hoekman play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Samuel Hoekman opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Hoekman answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Samuel Hoekman play as White?
As White, Samuel Hoekman's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Hoekman play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Hoekman most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Samuel Hoekman's FIDE rating?
Samuel Hoekman is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel Hoekman played?
Our database contains 61 games by Samuel Hoekman, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Hoekman?
61 games by Samuel Hoekman 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.