Prepare against Maria Samson
Romania · World #133,202 classical · FIDE ID 1251830
When preparing against Maria Samson, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Maria Samson, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Samson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Samson 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 | 1,638 | 1,672 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,614 | 1,618 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,615 | 1,616 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 65.7% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 66.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Samson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Samson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 94.1% | 68.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Samson usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Samson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Samson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Samson usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Maria Samson's chess games
All 35 games by Maria Samson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 0 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Ioana-Viorica Marin | 1,233 | ch-ROM U10 Girls | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Andreea Nedelcu | 1,227 | ch-ROM U10 Girls | A46 |
| Feb 2017 | Timea-Alexandra Barbu | 1,163 | ch-ROM U10 Girls | B10 |
| Apr 2015 | Ruxandra-Alexia Inte | 1,138 | ch-ROM U08 Girls | B40 |
| Apr 2016 | Maria Apostol | 1,105 | ch-ROM U08 Girls | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2018 | 17 | 12 | 1,332 |
| ch-ROM U08 Girls | 2016 | 16 | 11 | 1,242 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Samson's chess games?
35 games by Maria Samson, from Jan 2017 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 Maria Samson has played.
What does Maria Samson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Maria Samson opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Samson answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maria Samson play as White?
As White, Maria Samson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Samson play as Black?
As Black, Maria Samson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maria Samson's FIDE rating?
Maria Samson is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,614 in rapid and 1,615 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,672 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Maria Samson played?
Our database contains 35 games by Maria Samson, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 0 draws, 12 losses (65.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Samson?
35 games by Maria Samson 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.