Prepare against Samuel Bourassa
Canada · World #36,202 classical · FIDE ID 2669153
When preparing against Samuel Bourassa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 62 games by Samuel Bourassa, covering Sep 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Bourassa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Bourassa 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 | 1,953 | 1,979 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 34 | 3 | 25 | 54.8% |
| As White | 27 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Bourassa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Bourassa's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Bourassa usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bourassa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Bourassa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Samuel Bourassa's chess games
All 62 games by Samuel Bourassa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 34 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Nikita Kraiouchkine | 2,114 | ch-Mauricie | B70 |
| Jan 2007 | Richard Sauve | 2,018 | Quebec Montcalm Open | E87 |
| Jan 2007 | Claude Lessard | 2,013 | Quebec Montcalm Open | B71 |
| Jan 2007 | Bertrand Auger | 1,996 | Quebec Montcalm Open | A05 |
| Jun 2006 | Claude Carrier | 1,982 | St Jean Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlesbourg Millenium Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,933 |
| Quebec Montcalm Open | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Charlesbourg Capablanca Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,099 |
| Charlesbourg Open 2 | 2004 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| Charlesbourg Khalif Open | 2005 | 4 | 3 | – |
| ch-Mauricie | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,987 |
| Sherbrooke Open B | 2005 | 4 | 3 | 1,917 |
| St Jean Open | 2006 | 4 | 3 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Bourassa's chess games?
62 games by Samuel Bourassa, from Sep 2024 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 Bourassa has played.
What does Samuel Bourassa play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Samuel Bourassa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Bourassa answers 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Samuel Bourassa play as White?
As White, Samuel Bourassa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Bourassa play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Bourassa most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Samuel Bourassa's FIDE rating?
Samuel Bourassa is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Samuel Bourassa played?
Our database contains 62 games by Samuel Bourassa, covering Sep 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Bourassa?
62 games by Samuel Bourassa 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.