Prepare against Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi
FM · Venezuela · World #2,182 classical · FIDE ID 3937437
When preparing against Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi 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 | 2,374 | 2,386 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,410 | 2,410 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,453 | 2,453 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 165 | 73 | 98 | 49.1% |
| As White | 171 | 89 | 34 | 48 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 165 | 76 | 39 | 50 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 34.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 32.9% | 73.2% |
| e4 | 55 | 32.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Landi usually continues Bf4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Landi usually continues Bf4 (46.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Landi usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 73.2% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Landi usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Landi usually continues g3 (76.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Landi usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 75.3% | 56.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 11.7% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 63.2% | 69.4% |
| g6 | 20 | 35.1% | 65.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi's chess games
All 336 games by Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 165 wins, 73 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 33 | 16/4/13 | 48.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E03 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 18/8/10 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/8/10 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno | 2,546 | 24th chT-Caribbean | E62 |
| Aug 2022 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,526 | Olympiad-44 | A14 |
| Nov 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,487 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jul 2023 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 2,483 | 24th chT-Caribbean | C00 |
| May 2026 | Dylan Isidro Berdayes Ason | 2,460 | ITT WRCHESS Venezuela 2026 Circuito de Torneos Internacionales FVA | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 92 | 54.5 | 2,312 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,472 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,424 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 10 | 2,428 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-Central America 24th | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,217 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi's chess games?
336 games by Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi, from Aug 2015 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 Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi has played.
What does Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi play as White?
As White, Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi play as Black?
As Black, Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi's FIDE rating?
Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,410 in rapid and 2,453 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi played?
Our database contains 336 games by Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 73 draws, 98 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi?
336 games by Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi 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.