Prepare against Romuald Samisch
DEU · World #68,355 classical · FIDE ID 4689313
When preparing against Romuald Samisch, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 63 games by Romuald Samisch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romuald Samisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romuald Samisch 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 | 1,827 | 1,907 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 11 | 22 | 30 | 17.5% |
| As White | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 16.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romuald Samisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romuald Samisch's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 100.0% | 32.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 32.3% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Samisch usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Samisch usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Samisch usually continues g3 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Romuald Samisch's chess games
All 63 games by Romuald Samisch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Hans-Norbert Guennewig | 2,037 | 12th Recklinghausen Open | A24 |
| Dec 2007 | Thorsten Sicars | 1,901 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | D03 |
| Oct 2014 | Christian Verfuerth | 1,863 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | D00 |
| Feb 2017 | Kai Hombrecher | 1,839 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1617 | A11 |
| Apr 2025 | Sigrun Naumann | 1,481 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,914 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,754 |
| 12th Recklinghausen Open | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,777 |
| 13th Int Senioren-Cup | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,623 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romuald Samisch's chess games?
63 games by Romuald Samisch, from Apr 2003 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 Romuald Samisch has played.
What does Romuald Samisch play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Romuald Samisch opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romuald Samisch answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Romuald Samisch play as White?
As White, Romuald Samisch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romuald Samisch play as Black?
As Black, Romuald Samisch most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Romuald Samisch's FIDE rating?
Romuald Samisch is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Romuald Samisch played?
Our database contains 63 games by Romuald Samisch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romuald Samisch?
63 games by Romuald Samisch 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.