Prepare against Sam White
United Kingdom · World #134,696 classical · FIDE ID 1803417
When preparing against Sam White, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 49 games by Sam White, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sam White's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam White 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 | 1,634 | 1,684 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 11 | 25 | 26.5% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam White's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam White's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 73.9% | 41.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — White usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sam White's chess games
All 49 games by Sam White in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Kristan Enoch | 1,554 | ch-WLS B 68th | C47 |
| Feb 2017 | Kimberly Chong | 1,441 | 46th Dyfed Major Open | D00 |
| Apr 2023 | Mark Emblem | 1,403 | Cardiff Welsh Open | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Simon Blackmore | 1,401 | John Bishop Minor Open | C41 |
| Mar 2016 | Aron Calist | 1,377 | ch-WLS Minor | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 15 | 2.5 | 1,345 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,478 |
| John Bishop Minor Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,388 |
| ch-WLS Major 65th | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,309 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,492 |
| 46th Dyfed Major Open | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,555 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam White's chess games?
49 games by Sam White, from May 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 White has played.
What does Sam White play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Sam White opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam White answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sam White play as White?
As White, Sam White's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam White play as Black?
As Black, Sam White most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sam White's FIDE rating?
Sam White is currently rated 1,634 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,684 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Sam White played?
Our database contains 49 games by Sam White, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam White?
49 games by Sam White 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.