Prepare against Samuel Asaka
Australia · World #6,232 classical · FIDE ID 3228690
Our database contains 164 games by Samuel Asaka, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Asaka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Asaka 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 | 2,241 | 2,262 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,215 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,217 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 66 | 44 | 54 | 40.2% |
| As White | 82 | 35 | 22 | 25 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Asaka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Asaka's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 84.1% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Asaka usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Asaka usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Asaka usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Asaka usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Asaka usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Asaka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 82.2% | 52.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 65.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Samuel Asaka's chess games
All 164 games by Samuel Asaka in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 66 wins, 44 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Fabrizio Bellia | 2,438 | 49th Rilton Cup | B12 |
| Jan 2024 | Trevor Tao | 2,364 | ch-AUS | A06 |
| Jan 2018 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,360 | ch-AUS | E73 |
| Aug 2019 | Paul Srijit | 2,304 | 26th Abu Dhabi Open | A81 |
| Jul 2024 | Gary W Lane | 2,276 | ch-Sydney | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-JPN | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,066 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| 49th Rilton Cup | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,135 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,155 |
| 48th Rilton Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,248 |
| 26th Abu Dhabi Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Asaka's chess games?
164 games by Samuel Asaka, from Nov 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 Asaka has played.
What does Samuel Asaka play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Samuel Asaka opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Asaka answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Samuel Asaka play as White?
As White, Samuel Asaka's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Asaka play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Asaka most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Samuel Asaka's FIDE rating?
Samuel Asaka is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Samuel Asaka played?
Our database contains 164 games by Samuel Asaka, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 44 draws, 54 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Asaka?
164 games by Samuel Asaka 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.