Prepare against Samir Sahidi
IM · Slovakia · World #758 classical · FIDE ID 14936372
When preparing against Samir Sahidi, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,615 games by Samir Sahidi, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samir Sahidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samir Sahidi 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 | 2,478 | 2,522 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,564 | 2,564 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,460 | 2,494 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,615 | 779 | 441 | 395 | 48.2% |
| As White | 812 | 410 | 225 | 177 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 803 | 369 | 216 | 218 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samir Sahidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samir Sahidi's side.
First moves as White (807 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 346 | 42.9% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 336 | 41.6% | 62.4% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 8.3% | 64.2% |
| c4 | 57 | 7.1% | 54.4% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (398 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 45.2% | 60.8% |
| e5 | 130 | 32.7% | 52.7% |
| c6 | 46 | 11.6% | 62.0% |
| e6 | 33 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 192 | 75.9% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 45 | 17.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Samir Sahidi's chess games
All 1,615 games by Samir Sahidi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 779 wins, 441 draws, 395 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 66 | 25/28/13 | 37.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 55 | 30/13/12 | 54.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 40 | 15/15/10 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 37 | 16/13/8 | 43.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 18/10/8 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 33 | 18/8/7 | 54.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 71 | 34/17/20 | 47.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 66 | 32/21/13 | 48.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 38 | 19/9/10 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 38 | 16/12/10 | 42.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 19/9/9 | 51.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/11/9 | 39.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,847 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A00 |
| Dec 2025 | Wesley So | 2,753 | World Blitz 2025 | C25 |
| Dec 2025 | Richard Rapport | 2,741 | World Rapid 2025 | A20 |
| Mar 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,687 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A07 |
| Jul 2024 | Bassem Amin | 2,667 | ch-HUN Blitz | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 2025 | 43 | 23 | 2,466 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 36 | 22 | 2,198 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 36 | 19 | 2,417 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 34 | 19 | 2,543 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 31 | 15 | 2,435 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 30 | 20 | 2,468 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 30 | 22 | 2,676 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,543 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Filip Haring (22 games) · Jergus Pechac (19 games) · Martin Jablonicky (18 games) · Sebastian Lukas Kostolansky (16 games) · Richard Turcan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samir Sahidi's chess games?
1,615 games by Samir Sahidi, from Nov 2011 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 Samir Sahidi has played.
What does Samir Sahidi play on the first move as White?
Across 807 games with White in our database, Samir Sahidi opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samir Sahidi answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Samir Sahidi play as White?
As White, Samir Sahidi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (66 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 812 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samir Sahidi play as Black?
As Black, Samir Sahidi most often plays: Sicilian (71 games, 47.9% win rate); Indian Defense (66 games, 48.5% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 803 games.
What is Samir Sahidi's FIDE rating?
Samir Sahidi is currently rated 2,478 in classical chess, 2,564 in rapid and 2,460 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Samir Sahidi played?
Our database contains 1,615 games by Samir Sahidi, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 779 wins, 441 draws, 395 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samir Sahidi?
1,615 games by Samir Sahidi 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.