Prepare against Jozsef Samu
Hungary · World #75,336 classical · FIDE ID 775088
When preparing against Jozsef Samu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 42 games by Jozsef Samu, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Samu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Samu 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 | 1,804 | 1,836 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,812 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 61.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Samu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Samu's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Samu usually continues f4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Samu usually continues f4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Samu usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Jozsef Samu's chess games
All 42 games by Jozsef Samu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D71 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Martin Simon | 2,114 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | C02 |
| Feb 2018 | Laszlo Szotak | 1,943 | chT-HUN 2 Asztalos 1718 | C01 |
| Nov 2016 | Dominik Ocztos | 1,812 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | B72 |
| Feb 2022 | Zsolt Dr. Toth | 1,812 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | D00 |
| Oct 2013 | Lajos Abraham | 1,803 | Dunaujvaros Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,046 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 1,886 |
| Dunaujvaros Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,603 |
| chT-HUN 2 Asztalos 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,707 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,970 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Samu's chess games?
42 games by Jozsef Samu, from Nov 2013 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 Jozsef Samu has played.
What does Jozsef Samu play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jozsef Samu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Samu answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Samu play as White?
As White, Jozsef Samu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Canard Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Samu play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Samu most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jozsef Samu's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Samu is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jozsef Samu played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jozsef Samu, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Samu?
42 games by Jozsef Samu 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.