Prepare against Sam Jukes
United Kingdom · World #36,138 classical · FIDE ID 1803182
Our database contains 488 games by Sam Jukes, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sam Jukes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Jukes 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 | 1,953 | 2,001 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,946 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,976 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 488 | 178 | 93 | 217 | 36.5% |
| As White | 247 | 93 | 47 | 107 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 241 | 85 | 46 | 110 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Jukes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Jukes's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 86.6% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 11.3% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Jukes usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jukes usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jukes usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Jukes usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Jukes usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Jukes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 65.3% | 49.4% |
| c5 | 40 | 33.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 97.4% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Sam Jukes's chess games
All 488 games by Sam Jukes in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 178 wins, 93 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Grzegorz Toczek | 2,318 | West Wales Open | A40 |
| Jan 2023 | Roland Bezuidenhout | 2,265 | Hastings Masters Open | B31 |
| Dec 2020 | Timothy Kett | 2,246 | 1st WCU Online League Open | B33 |
| Apr 2023 | Alex Bullen | 2,157 | ch-WLS 67th | B15 |
| Jul 2019 | Petr Marusenko | 2,154 | 16th South Wales Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 28 | 16.5 | 1,802 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,861 |
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,939 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,787 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Jukes's chess games?
488 games by Sam Jukes, from Aug 2013 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 Jukes has played.
What does Sam Jukes play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Sam Jukes opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Jukes answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sam Jukes play as White?
As White, Sam Jukes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Jukes play as Black?
As Black, Sam Jukes most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Sam Jukes's FIDE rating?
Sam Jukes is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Sam Jukes played?
Our database contains 488 games by Sam Jukes, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 93 draws, 217 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Jukes?
488 games by Sam Jukes 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.