Prepare against Samuel Buet
Spain · World #60,071 classical · FIDE ID 22242864
When preparing against Samuel Buet, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Samuel Buet, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Buet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Buet 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 | 1,856 | 1,898 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 42 | 15 | 50 | 39.3% |
| As White | 55 | 22 | 9 | 24 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 20 | 6 | 26 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Buet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Buet's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 56.4% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 20.0% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Buet usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Buet usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Buet usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Buet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Buet usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Buet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 0.0% |
Samuel Buet's chess games
All 107 games by Samuel Buet in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 42 wins, 15 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Francisco Lopez Colon | 2,141 | 2nd Galdar Open | A56 |
| May 2008 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian | 2,063 | Las Palmas Lezcano Memorial Open | C42 |
| Feb 2012 | Ruben De La Hoz Sanchez | 2,008 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | A06 |
| Feb 2012 | Carlos Rossello Padron | 1,962 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | A56 |
| Apr 2011 | Jose Juan Santiago Llanes | 1,778 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-A | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,691 |
| Telde IRT | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,596 |
| 77th ch-ESP | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,895 |
| 4th Vecindario Canarias Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,830 |
| Las Palmas Verano Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 1,885 |
| 2nd Galdar Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Buet's chess games?
107 games by Samuel Buet, from Jul 2008 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 Buet has played.
What does Samuel Buet play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Samuel Buet opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Buet answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games).
What openings does Samuel Buet play as White?
As White, Samuel Buet's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Buet play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Buet most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Samuel Buet's FIDE rating?
Samuel Buet is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Samuel Buet played?
Our database contains 107 games by Samuel Buet, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 15 draws, 50 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Buet?
107 games by Samuel Buet 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.