Prepare against Sam Baselmans
NLD · World #6,319 classical · FIDE ID 1048139
Our database contains 195 games by Sam Baselmans, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sam Baselmans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Baselmans 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 | 2,239 | 2,290 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,245 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,133 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 75 | 58 | 62 | 38.5% |
| As White | 99 | 35 | 27 | 37 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 96 | 40 | 31 | 25 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Baselmans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Baselmans's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 92.9% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.1% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues Nc3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Baselmans usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 71.1% | 64.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.8% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 91.2% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
Sam Baselmans's chess games
All 195 games by Sam Baselmans in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 75 wins, 58 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 15/12/16 | 34.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Jorge Viterbo Ferreira | 2,518 | Helmond Rapid Open | B13 |
| Jan 2023 | Loic Travadon | 2,470 | chT-BEL 2223 | B24 |
| Dec 2022 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,458 | chT-NED 2223 | B26 |
| Mar 2023 | Roger Meng | 2,449 | chT-NED 2223 | B23 |
| Oct 2024 | Inigo Lopez Mulet | 2,410 | 39th ECC Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,995 |
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,271 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,100 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,098 |
| chT-NED 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Baselmans's chess games?
195 games by Sam Baselmans, from Jun 2015 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 Baselmans has played.
What does Sam Baselmans play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Sam Baselmans opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Baselmans answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Sam Baselmans play as White?
As White, Sam Baselmans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Baselmans play as Black?
As Black, Sam Baselmans most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Sam Baselmans's FIDE rating?
Sam Baselmans is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Sam Baselmans played?
Our database contains 195 games by Sam Baselmans, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 58 draws, 62 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Baselmans?
195 games by Sam Baselmans 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.