Prepare against Samuel A Walker
United Kingdom · World #17,975 classical · FIDE ID 412813
When preparing against Samuel A Walker, expect 1.Nf3 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 149 games by Samuel A Walker, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel A Walker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel A Walker 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 | 2,075 | 2,075 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,096 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,084 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 51 | 45 | 53 | 34.2% |
| As White | 72 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel A Walker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel A Walker's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 30.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 21 | 29.2% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 23.6% | 35.3% |
| g3 | 10 | 13.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Walker usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Walker usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Walker usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 52.4% score
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Walker usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Walker usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Walker usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 89.7% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Samuel A Walker's chess games
All 149 games by Samuel A Walker in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 45 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Hans-Joerg Cordes | 2,221 | 11th London Classic Rapid Open | A15 |
| Dec 2019 | Michael Fernandez | 2,215 | 11th London Classic Rapid Open | A04 |
| Dec 2025 | Jack Mizzi | 2,191 | Titled Tue | A31 |
| Aug 2016 | David J Coleman | 2,181 | 103rd ch-GBR | B35 |
| Jul 2015 | Russell A James | 2,180 | ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,193 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,074 |
| Akhisar Manisa Olympiad U16 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,018 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,057 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,028 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| 3rd Kingston Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
Interactive opening tree from all 149 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel A Walker's chess games?
149 games by Samuel A Walker, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Walker has played.
What does Samuel A Walker play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Samuel A Walker opens with 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel A Walker answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel A Walker play as White?
As White, Samuel A Walker's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel A Walker play as Black?
As Black, Samuel A Walker most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Samuel A Walker's FIDE rating?
Samuel A Walker is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel A Walker played?
Our database contains 149 games by Samuel A Walker, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 45 draws, 53 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel A Walker?
149 games by Samuel A Walker 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.