Prepare against Sam Cleto
Canada · World #60,881 classical · FIDE ID 2601850
When preparing against Sam Cleto, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 327 games by Sam Cleto, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sam Cleto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Cleto 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 | 1,854 | 1,907 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 140 | 44 | 143 | 42.8% |
| As White | 160 | 61 | 24 | 75 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 167 | 79 | 20 | 68 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Cleto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Cleto's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 45.0% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 50 | 31.3% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 28 | 17.5% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.4% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cleto usually continues c4 (20.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cleto usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cleto usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cleto usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Cleto usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Cleto usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 51.1% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.5% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 11.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 8.0% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 93.5% | 61.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Sam Cleto's chess games
All 327 games by Sam Cleto in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Nov 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: 140 wins, 44 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E90 | English Opening | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 10/0/1 | 90.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Samuel Lipnowski | 2,288 | ch-Manitoba Playoff | D15 |
| Oct 2012 | Alex Platt | 2,204 | Winnipeg TNT October Open | C77 |
| Nov 1999 | Aron Kaptsan | 2,170 | Winnipeg Remembrance Open | E94 |
| May 2012 | Nilo Moncal | 2,147 | Winnipeg TNT May Open | D37 |
| Aug 2003 | Jason Drake | 2,125 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 35 | 14 | 1,886 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2007 | 20 | 12.5 | 1,942 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2012 | 16 | 10 | 1,896 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2012 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,836 |
| Winnipeg Kent Oliver Memorial | 2005 | 14 | 7 | 1,822 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2012 | 12 | 8 | 1,859 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 1,816 |
| Winnipeg February Sect A | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Cleto's chess games?
327 games by Sam Cleto, from Jan 2019 to Nov 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 Cleto has played.
What does Sam Cleto play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Sam Cleto opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Cleto answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sam Cleto play as White?
As White, Sam Cleto's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Cleto play as Black?
As Black, Sam Cleto most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 90.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Sam Cleto's FIDE rating?
Sam Cleto is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Sam Cleto played?
Our database contains 327 games by Sam Cleto, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 44 draws, 143 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Cleto?
327 games by Sam Cleto 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.