Prepare against Samar Dayal
CM · United Kingdom · World #6,948 classical · FIDE ID 366111277
When preparing against Samar Dayal, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%).
Our database contains 228 games by Samar Dayal, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samar Dayal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samar Dayal 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 | 2,227 | 2,264 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,102 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,161 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 87 | 23 | 118 | 38.2% |
| As White | 114 | 58 | 8 | 48 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 114 | 29 | 15 | 70 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samar Dayal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samar Dayal's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 83.3% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 16 | 14.0% | 53.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Dayal usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dayal usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dayal usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Dayal usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Dayal usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Dayal usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 58.2% | 26.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 36.4% | 42.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 67.7% | 26.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
Samar Dayal's chess games
All 228 games by Samar Dayal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Sep 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: 87 wins, 23 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ante Brkic | 2,610 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B35 |
| Aug 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,577 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,474 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | D31 |
| Aug 2026 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,426 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | D30 |
| Jun 2026 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,409 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 99 | 42.5 | 2,159 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,907 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,297 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samar Dayal's chess games?
228 games by Samar Dayal, from Apr 2022 to Sep 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 Samar Dayal has played.
What does Samar Dayal play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Samar Dayal opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samar Dayal answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Samar Dayal play as White?
As White, Samar Dayal's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samar Dayal play as Black?
As Black, Samar Dayal most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Samar Dayal's FIDE rating?
Samar Dayal is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samar Dayal played?
Our database contains 228 games by Samar Dayal, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 23 draws, 118 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samar Dayal?
228 games by Samar Dayal 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.