Prepare against Samuel Alcindor
France · World #31,014 classical · FIDE ID 36066320
Our database contains 47 games by Samuel Alcindor, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Alcindor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Alcindor 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 | 1,980 | 1,988 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,841 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,827 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 19.1% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Alcindor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Alcindor's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 60.0% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Alcindor usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alcindor usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Alcindor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Alcindor usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Alcindor usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Alcindor usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Samuel Alcindor's chess games
All 47 games by Samuel Alcindor in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | A Muir | 2,214 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | A59 |
| Dec 2023 | Margaux Moracchini | 1,922 | 97th Hastings Masters Open | B10 |
| May 2017 | Dominique Chancerel | 1,815 | ch-Martinique | B07 |
| May 2018 | Said Francois-Haugrin | 1,789 | ch-Martinique 34th | B51 |
| Dec 2024 | Dominik Swiatkowski | 1,744 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Martinique 34th | 2018 | 11 | 1 | 1,479 |
| ch-Martinique | 2017 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,655 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,858 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
| Hastings Weekend Open A | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,738 |
| 11th Martinique Gratien Memorial | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,072 |
| Hastings Masters 2023-24 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-FRA Open C | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Alcindor's chess games?
47 games by Samuel Alcindor, from May 2015 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 Alcindor has played.
What does Samuel Alcindor play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Samuel Alcindor opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Alcindor answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Samuel Alcindor play as White?
As White, Samuel Alcindor's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Alcindor play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Alcindor most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Samuel Alcindor's FIDE rating?
Samuel Alcindor is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Samuel Alcindor played?
Our database contains 47 games by Samuel Alcindor, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Alcindor?
47 games by Samuel Alcindor 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.