Prepare against Sam Coates
United Kingdom · World #46,221 classical · FIDE ID 2408147
Our database contains 53 games by Sam Coates, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sam Coates's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Coates 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 | 1,908 | 1,908 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,921 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 12 | 25 | 30.2% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Coates's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Coates's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 56.0% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 36.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Coates usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Coates usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Coates usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Coates usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Coates usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Coates usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Sam Coates's chess games
All 53 games by Sam Coates in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Indy Southcott-Moyers | 2,019 | chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | A23 |
| Jul 2024 | Daniel Sutton | 1,975 | ch-BCF Atkins Open | A22 |
| Jul 2026 | Paul,Rabindra | 1,940 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | A10 |
| Jul 2026 | Smith,Harry E | 1,801 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Uegaki,Haruo | 1,777 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,744 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
| ch-EU Online U18 | 2020 | 8 | 0 | 1,545 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,047 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open 27th | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,932 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Coates's chess games?
53 games by Sam Coates, from Aug 2018 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 Coates has played.
What does Sam Coates play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Sam Coates opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Coates answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sam Coates play as White?
As White, Sam Coates's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Coates play as Black?
As Black, Sam Coates most often plays: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Sam Coates's FIDE rating?
Sam Coates is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sam Coates played?
Our database contains 53 games by Sam Coates, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Coates?
53 games by Sam Coates 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.