Prepare against Samal Christiansen
FRO · World #51,550 classical · FIDE ID 7200498
Our database contains 39 games by Samal Christiansen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samal Christiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samal Christiansen 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 | 1,887 | 2,024 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samal Christiansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samal Christiansen's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 59.1% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Samal Christiansen's chess games
All 39 games by Samal Christiansen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A76 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Terji Petersen | 2,094 | Atlantic Airways Cup B | D36 |
| Jan 2003 | Herluf Hansen | 2,067 | Atlantic Airways Cup B | E58 |
| Feb 2016 | Heidrikur T. Jacobsen | 1,963 | chT-FAI 1516 | E92 |
| Mar 2017 | Suni Merkistein | 1,954 | chT-FAI 1617 | C58 |
| Jan 2013 | Suni Jacobsen | 1,857 | chT-FAI 1213 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Airways Cup B | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,986 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,871 |
| chT-FAI 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,651 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,737 |
| chT2-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,725 |
| chT-FAI 3A | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,720 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samal Christiansen's chess games?
39 games by Samal Christiansen, from Jul 2003 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 Samal Christiansen has played.
What does Samal Christiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Samal Christiansen opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samal Christiansen answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Samal Christiansen play as White?
As White, Samal Christiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samal Christiansen play as Black?
As Black, Samal Christiansen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Samal Christiansen's FIDE rating?
Samal Christiansen is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Samal Christiansen played?
Our database contains 39 games by Samal Christiansen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samal Christiansen?
39 games by Samal Christiansen 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.