Prepare against Sam Schmakel
IM · United States · World #1,013 classical · FIDE ID 2039311
Our database contains 1,073 games by Sam Schmakel, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sam Schmakel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Schmakel 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 | 2,450 | 2,457 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,327 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,356 | 2,365 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,073 | 578 | 126 | 369 | 53.9% |
| As White | 533 | 298 | 63 | 172 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 540 | 280 | 63 | 197 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Schmakel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Schmakel's side.
First moves as White (533 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 40.2% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 183 | 34.3% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 18.4% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 36 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Schmakel usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Schmakel usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Schmakel usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Schmakel usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Schmakel usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Schmakel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 31.7% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 63 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 56 | 23.0% | 55.4% |
| g6 | 26 | 10.7% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 4.1% | 55.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 2.9% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 63.6% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 41 | 21.9% | 61.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.7% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Sam Schmakel's chess games
All 1,073 games by Sam Schmakel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 578 wins, 126 draws, 369 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 51 | 25/3/23 | 49.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 21/3/13 | 56.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 18/3/7 | 64.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/0/10 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 24/5/15 | 54.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 30 | 19/2/9 | 63.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 10/5/14 | 34.5% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 27 | 16/1/10 | 59.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,766 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,713 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| May 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Feb 2024 | Samuel Sevian | 2,697 | Titled Tue Late | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 776 | 470.5 | 2,429 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 13 | 2,435 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 17 | 10 | 2,506 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 2,369 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2022 | 15 | 10 | 2,256 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-F | 2021 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,238 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 8 | 2,367 |
| Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM GM 08 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Schmakel's chess games?
1,073 games by Sam Schmakel, from Nov 2010 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 Schmakel has played.
What does Sam Schmakel play on the first move as White?
Across 533 games with White in our database, Sam Schmakel opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Schmakel answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sam Schmakel play as White?
As White, Sam Schmakel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (51 games, 49.0% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 533 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Schmakel play as Black?
As Black, Sam Schmakel most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening (30 games, 63.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 540 games.
What is Sam Schmakel's FIDE rating?
Sam Schmakel is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,356 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Sam Schmakel played?
Our database contains 1,073 games by Sam Schmakel, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 578 wins, 126 draws, 369 losses (53.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Schmakel?
1,073 games by Sam Schmakel 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.