Prepare against Sami Lill
CM · BMU · World #51,556 classical · FIDE ID 8800170
Our database contains 98 games by Sami Lill, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sami Lill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sami Lill 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 | 1,902 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,899 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 46 | 14 | 38 | 46.9% |
| As White | 46 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 52 | 20 | 6 | 26 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sami Lill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sami Lill's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 37.0% | 79.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 26.1% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 19.6% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 15.2% | 21.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 79.4% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Lill usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lill usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Lill usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lill usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lill usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lill usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 29.6% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Sami Lill's chess games
All 98 games by Sami Lill in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 46 wins, 14 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Daniel Jose Queralto | 2,125 | Olympiad-38 | D20 |
| Sep 2016 | Jonathan Molod | 1,943 | Olympiad-42 | B12 |
| Sep 2016 | Toby Brookfield | 1,909 | Olympiad-42 | B51 |
| Nov 2017 | Serguei Gontcharov | 1,872 | Hamilton Bermuda Cup | B00 |
| Sep 2017 | Daniel Cabral | 1,850 | Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,882 |
| Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,702 |
| Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,766 |
| Hamilton Bermuda Cup | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,027 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-BER | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,946 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sami Lill's chess games?
98 games by Sami Lill, from Oct 2005 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 Sami Lill has played.
What does Sami Lill play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Sami Lill opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sami Lill answers 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sami Lill play as White?
As White, Sami Lill's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sami Lill play as Black?
As Black, Sami Lill most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Sami Lill's FIDE rating?
Sami Lill is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Sami Lill played?
Our database contains 98 games by Sami Lill, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 14 draws, 38 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sami Lill?
98 games by Sami Lill 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.