Prepare against Pavel Samu
Czechia · World #54,580 classical · FIDE ID 330981
Our database contains 95 games by Pavel Samu, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Samu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel 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 | 1,875 | 1,994 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,946 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 38.9% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Samu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Samu's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Samu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Samu usually continues f4 (80.8% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Samu usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 77.8% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Pavel Samu's chess games
All 95 games by Pavel Samu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 37 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Jakub Chlevistan | 2,057 | Ostrava CEZ Open | A30 |
| May 2006 | Miroslav Plesnik | 1,999 | Ostrava CEZ Open | C14 |
| Mar 2008 | Robin Olsar | 1,998 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | B04 |
| Mar 2006 | Josef Slizek | 1,983 | chT2f-CZE 0506 | B70 |
| Nov 2009 | Magdalena Miturova | 1,982 | chT2F-CZE 0910 | C37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,859 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,011 |
| Ostrava Open B | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,913 |
| Ostrava SME Open B | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,989 |
| Ostrava CEZ Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| chT2F-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Samu's chess games?
95 games by Pavel Samu, from Jul 2006 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 Pavel Samu has played.
What does Pavel Samu play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Pavel Samu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Samu answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Pavel Samu play as White?
As White, Pavel Samu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (12 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Samu play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Samu most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Pavel Samu's FIDE rating?
Pavel Samu is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Pavel Samu played?
Our database contains 95 games by Pavel Samu, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Samu?
95 games by Pavel 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.