Prepare against Sam Schenk
United States · World #38,543 classical · FIDE ID 30903130
Our database contains 36 games by Sam Schenk, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sam Schenk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Schenk 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 | 1,942 | 2,001 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,905 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,901 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Schenk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Schenk's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 68.4% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Schenk usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Schenk usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Schenk usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Schenk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Sam Schenk's chess games
All 36 games by Sam Schenk 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Anatoliy Polivanov | 2,452 | 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | A80 |
| May 2020 | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | 2,391 | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | A45 |
| May 2020 | Davis Zong | 2,129 | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | A45 |
| May 2020 | Ako Heidari | 1,783 | 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Anirudh P Ghodgaonkar | 1,762 | 7th Colonial Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,226 |
| 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,098 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,131 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2,071 |
| PNWCC PDT Section 2 | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,685 |
| 7th Colonial Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,965 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Schenk's chess games?
36 games by Sam Schenk, 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 Schenk has played.
What does Sam Schenk play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Sam Schenk opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Schenk answers 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sam Schenk play as White?
As White, Sam Schenk's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Schenk play as Black?
As Black, Sam Schenk most often plays: Rat Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sam Schenk's FIDE rating?
Sam Schenk is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Sam Schenk played?
Our database contains 36 games by Sam Schenk, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Schenk?
36 games by Sam Schenk 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.