Prepare against Samantha Babol Umayan
PHL · World #62,850 classical · FIDE ID 5229880
When preparing against Samantha Babol Umayan, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 62 games by Samantha Babol Umayan, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samantha Babol Umayan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samantha Babol Umayan 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 | 1,846 | 1,953 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 15 | 18 | 29 | 24.2% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samantha Babol Umayan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samantha Babol Umayan's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 9 | 26.5% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Umayan usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Umayan usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Umayan usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Umayan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Umayan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Umayan usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 18.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Samantha Babol Umayan's chess games
All 62 games by Samantha Babol Umayan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Roberto Alejandro Avila Bautista | 2,001 | KCF University Cup | E91 |
| Feb 2022 | Vasyl Medvedyk | 1,928 | Kasparov CF University Cup | E99 |
| May 2021 | Choong Wai Edwin Lam | 1,787 | Zonal 3.3 Online | D85 |
| Jan 2026 | Joyce Rianna Rueda | 1,762 | NCFP Selection w | E11 |
| Jan 2026 | Franiel Angela Magpily | 1,686 | NCFP Selection w | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI w | 2019 | 12 | 2 | 1,690 |
| NCFP Selection w | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,728 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| Zonal 3.3 Online | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U20 Girls | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,616 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 Girls Asia Qual | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,422 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 4 | 4 | 1,938 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U14 Girls 4th | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samantha Babol Umayan's chess games?
62 games by Samantha Babol Umayan, from Jan 2018 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 Samantha Babol Umayan has played.
What does Samantha Babol Umayan play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Samantha Babol Umayan opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samantha Babol Umayan answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Samantha Babol Umayan play as White?
As White, Samantha Babol Umayan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samantha Babol Umayan play as Black?
As Black, Samantha Babol Umayan most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Samantha Babol Umayan's FIDE rating?
Samantha Babol Umayan is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Samantha Babol Umayan played?
Our database contains 62 games by Samantha Babol Umayan, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samantha Babol Umayan?
62 games by Samantha Babol Umayan 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.