Prepare against Samuel Blanchard
France · World #37,057 classical · FIDE ID 36023990
Our database contains 62 games by Samuel Blanchard, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Blanchard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Blanchard 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 | 1,949 | 1,983 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,947 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,956 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 26 | 12 | 24 | 41.9% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Blanchard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Blanchard's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 83.3% | 46.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Blanchard usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Blanchard usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Blanchard usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Blanchard usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Blanchard usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Blanchard usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Samuel Blanchard's chess games
All 62 games by Samuel Blanchard in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Christophe Claverie | 2,314 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Lasinskas,P | 2,109 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | B00 |
| Nov 2020 | Jacques Derouineau | 2,029 | C'Chartres Blitz Open | B07 |
| Jun 2026 | McMahon,P | 1,881 | ECU Senior +50 2026 | B01 |
| May 2020 | Cedric Perolini | 1,706 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,735 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,044 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,991 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,445 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | 2021 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,702 |
| ch-FRA 50+ | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Blanchard's chess games?
62 games by Samuel Blanchard, from Sep 2013 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 Blanchard has played.
What does Samuel Blanchard play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Samuel Blanchard opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Blanchard answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Samuel Blanchard play as White?
As White, Samuel Blanchard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Blanchard play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Blanchard most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Samuel Blanchard's FIDE rating?
Samuel Blanchard is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Samuel Blanchard played?
Our database contains 62 games by Samuel Blanchard, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Blanchard?
62 games by Samuel Blanchard 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.