Prepare against Samuel A Milson
United Kingdom · World #14,410 classical · FIDE ID 418838
Our database contains 244 games by Samuel A Milson, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel A Milson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel A Milson 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 | 2,111 | 2,126 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,076 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,034 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 88 | 72 | 84 | 36.1% |
| As White | 122 | 49 | 35 | 38 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 122 | 39 | 37 | 46 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel A Milson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel A Milson's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 99.2% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Milson usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Milson usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Milson usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Milson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 66.1% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 19 | 30.6% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 97.4% | 45.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Samuel A Milson's chess games
All 244 games by Samuel A Milson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 88 wins, 72 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/5/16 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Jonah B Willow | 2,468 | 49th Blackpool Conference | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | Max Pert | 2,323 | 4NCL 2024-25 | C79 |
| Nov 2019 | Peter J Sowray | 2,316 | Hull 4NCL Open | D15 |
| May 2025 | Supratit Banerjee | 2,312 | 4NCL 2024-25 | C02 |
| Feb 2025 | Iain Gourlay | 2,302 | 4NCL 2024-25 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,204 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,169 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel A Milson's chess games?
244 games by Samuel A Milson, from Nov 2011 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 Samuel A Milson has played.
What does Samuel A Milson play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Samuel A Milson opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel A Milson answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Samuel A Milson play as White?
As White, Samuel A Milson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel A Milson play as Black?
As Black, Samuel A Milson most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Samuel A Milson's FIDE rating?
Samuel A Milson is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Samuel A Milson played?
Our database contains 244 games by Samuel A Milson, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 72 draws, 84 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel A Milson?
244 games by Samuel A Milson 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.