Prepare against Sam B Martin
United States · World #11,200 classical · FIDE ID 39905365
Our database contains 161 games by Sam B Martin, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sam B Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam B Martin 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 | 2,152 | 2,152 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,964 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 64 | 10 | 87 | 39.8% |
| As White | 82 | 34 | 6 | 42 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 79 | 30 | 4 | 45 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam B Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam B Martin's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 90.2% | 45.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (19.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Martin usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 44.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 44.1% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 57.6% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 42.4% | 35.7% |
Sam B Martin's chess games
All 161 games by Sam B Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 64 wins, 10 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Floryan Eugene | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Nov 2025 | Maximillian Lu | 2,395 | 1st Washington Dulles | B53 |
| Jun 2024 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,385 | Titled Tue Late | B14 |
| May 2024 | Nikita Khoroshev | 2,352 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Jun 2024 | Omer Faruk Ozer | 2,337 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 137 | 58.5 | 2,150 |
| Dulles Skyline Open A | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,141 |
| 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,938 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,253 |
| 1st Washington Dulles | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,316 |
| 16th Philadelphia Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam B Martin's chess games?
161 games by Sam B Martin, from Sep 2022 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 Sam B Martin has played.
What does Sam B Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Sam B Martin opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam B Martin answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Sam B Martin play as White?
As White, Sam B Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam B Martin play as Black?
As Black, Sam B Martin most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Sam B Martin's FIDE rating?
Sam B Martin is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sam B Martin played?
Our database contains 161 games by Sam B Martin, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 10 draws, 87 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam B Martin?
161 games by Sam B Martin 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.