Prepare against Sorin-Mihai Samu
Romania · World #28,594 classical · FIDE ID 1210165
Our database contains 348 games by Sorin-Mihai Samu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sorin-Mihai Samu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sorin-Mihai 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 | 1,994 | 2,223 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 2,163 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,182 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 152 | 18 | 177 | 43.7% |
| As White | 175 | 79 | 12 | 83 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 173 | 73 | 6 | 94 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sorin-Mihai Samu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sorin-Mihai Samu's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 58.2% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 50 | 28.2% | 46.0% |
| f4 | 15 | 8.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.1% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Samu usually continues Nc3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Samu usually continues f4 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Samu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Samu usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Samu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Samu usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 31.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 23 | 29.9% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 15 | 19.5% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.1% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 46.6% | 42.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.1% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
Sorin-Mihai Samu's chess games
All 348 games by Sorin-Mihai Samu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 152 wins, 18 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 15 | 4/1/9 | 26.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Dan Bogdan | 2,407 | 9th Arad Open | E08 |
| Aug 2013 | Adrian-Marian Petrisor | 2,401 | Arad Open | B00 |
| Feb 2013 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,396 | ch-ROM | B18 |
| Jan 2012 | Mokhliss El Adnani | 2,386 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | A25 |
| May 2011 | Predrag Bodiroga | 2,384 | 26th Baile Felix Cup | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 26 | 13 | 2,171 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,218 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 04th | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 3rd Corund Ceramica Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 22nd Felix Cup | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,139 |
| Veliko Tarnovo Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sorin-Mihai Samu's chess games?
348 games by Sorin-Mihai Samu, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sorin-Mihai Samu has played.
What does Sorin-Mihai Samu play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Sorin-Mihai Samu opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sorin-Mihai Samu answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sorin-Mihai Samu play as White?
As White, Sorin-Mihai Samu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sorin-Mihai Samu play as Black?
As Black, Sorin-Mihai Samu most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Sorin-Mihai Samu's FIDE rating?
Sorin-Mihai Samu is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Sorin-Mihai Samu played?
Our database contains 348 games by Sorin-Mihai Samu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 18 draws, 177 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sorin-Mihai Samu?
348 games by Sorin-Mihai 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.