Prepare against Sam Marin
Canada · World #39,625 classical · FIDE ID 2622955
Our database contains 173 games by Sam Marin, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sam Marin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Marin 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 | 1,937 | 2,080 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,046 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,014 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 60 | 35 | 78 | 34.7% |
| As White | 93 | 33 | 21 | 39 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 27 | 14 | 39 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Marin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Marin's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 41.9% | 26.9% |
| c4 | 33 | 35.5% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.7% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 26.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Marin usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Marin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Marin usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Marin usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Marin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Marin usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 46.2% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Sam Marin's chess games
All 173 games by Sam Marin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Jul 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: 60 wins, 35 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Konstantin Sek | 2,425 | Bangkok Big Rook Open | A33 |
| Jan 2016 | Keith MacKinnon | 2,280 | ch-CAN University | C41 |
| Jan 2017 | Maroun Tomb | 2,223 | ch-CAN University | A55 |
| Jul 2015 | Alexander Vorobev | 2,211 | 3rd ch-Francophone | C24 |
| Sep 2015 | Zachary Dukic | 2,168 | RA Fall Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,112 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,852 |
| Montreal Mont Royal Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,152 |
| ch-CAN | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,985 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| Da Qing U20 Open A | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,086 |
| Laos Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Marin's chess games?
173 games by Sam Marin, from Apr 2015 to Jul 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 Marin has played.
What does Sam Marin play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Sam Marin opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Marin answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sam Marin play as White?
As White, Sam Marin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Marin play as Black?
As Black, Sam Marin most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Sam Marin's FIDE rating?
Sam Marin is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Sam Marin played?
Our database contains 173 games by Sam Marin, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 35 draws, 78 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Marin?
173 games by Sam Marin 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.