Prepare against John Samuel Oommen
Norway · World #16,416 classical · FIDE ID 1548204
When preparing against John Samuel Oommen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by John Samuel Oommen, covering Oct 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find John Samuel Oommen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Samuel Oommen 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 | 2,091 | 2,095 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,008 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,067 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31.4% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Samuel Oommen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Samuel Oommen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c6 (39% of these games) — Oommen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Oommen usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Oommen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
John Samuel Oommen's chess games
All 35 games by John Samuel Oommen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Yavor Nikolov | 2,178 | ch-EU Hybrid U16 | B01 |
| Jun 2023 | Kim Roger Hansen Westrum | 2,106 | Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse Mester | — |
| Sep 2020 | Robin Olsen | 2,030 | Kragero September Open | B11 |
| Feb 2023 | Gustav Hestholm | 1,885 | Kragero Resort Chess International 2023 | Title Group | — |
| May 2025 | Oystein Knutsen | 1,856 | TCh-NOR Club | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,941 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2023 | Title Group | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,007 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,752 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse Mester | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,930 |
| TCh-NOR Club | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,144 |
| Kragero September Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,894 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Samuel Oommen's chess games?
35 games by John Samuel Oommen, from Oct 2018 to Oct 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 John Samuel Oommen has played.
What does John Samuel Oommen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, John Samuel Oommen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Samuel Oommen answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does John Samuel Oommen play as White?
As White, John Samuel Oommen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Samuel Oommen play as Black?
As Black, John Samuel Oommen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is John Samuel Oommen's FIDE rating?
John Samuel Oommen is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Apr 2026).
How many games has John Samuel Oommen played?
Our database contains 35 games by John Samuel Oommen, covering Oct 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Samuel Oommen?
35 games by John Samuel Oommen 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.