Prepare against Karol Samko
Slovakia · World #45,928 classical · FIDE ID 14908832
Our database contains 114 games by Karol Samko, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Samko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Samko 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 | 1,910 | 2,096 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,950 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 29 | 55 | 30 | 25.4% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 12 | 27 | 17 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Samko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Samko's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 96.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Samko usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Samko usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Samko usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Samko usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 90.3% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Karol Samko's chess games
All 114 games by Karol Samko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 29 wins, 55 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Kornel Frindt | 2,231 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | B33 |
| Jul 2006 | Laszlo Lengyel | 2,214 | ch-SVK Open B | B06 |
| Nov 2002 | Alexander Ac | 2,096 | chT1W-SVK 0203 | C00 |
| Nov 2002 | Lubica Skapikova | 2,057 | chT1W-SVK 0203 | C47 |
| Feb 2009 | Tomas Peitl | 2,033 | chT2A-SVK 0809 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2006 | 24 | 12 | 1,963 |
| ch-SVK Open B | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,033 |
| chT1W-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| Bratislava Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Bratislava | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 1,903 |
| chT2W-SVK 9900 | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| chT1W-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| Levice Toth Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Samko's chess games?
114 games by Karol Samko, from Jul 2004 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 Karol Samko has played.
What does Karol Samko play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Karol Samko opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Samko answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Karol Samko play as White?
As White, Karol Samko's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Samko play as Black?
As Black, Karol Samko most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Karol Samko's FIDE rating?
Karol Samko is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Karol Samko played?
Our database contains 114 games by Karol Samko, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 55 draws, 30 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Samko?
114 games by Karol Samko 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.