Prepare against Samuel Butusina
Romania · World #51,709 classical · FIDE ID 1241672
Our database contains 43 games by Samuel Butusina, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Butusina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Butusina 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 | 1,886 | 1,896 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,848 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 30.2% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Butusina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Butusina's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (78% of these games) — Butusina usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Butusina usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Butusina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Butusina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Butusina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Samuel Butusina's chess games
All 43 games by Samuel Butusina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Pankaj1 Sharma | 1,809 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | E94 |
| Aug 2021 | Zoltan-Imre Laszlo | 1,768 | 14th Arad Open B | C56 |
| Jan 2019 | Rayane Ait Hammou Mohamed | 1,514 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | A00 |
| Jan 2019 | Aditya Dhanwani | 1,497 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | A48 |
| Mar 2018 | Nicolae Jumbei | 1,434 | ch-ROM U16 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 | 2016 | 18 | 7 | 1,326 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,469 |
| 14th Arad Open B | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,817 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,645 |
| 11th Arad Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,952 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Butusina's chess games?
43 games by Samuel Butusina, from Apr 2014 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 Butusina has played.
What does Samuel Butusina play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Samuel Butusina opens with 1.b4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Butusina answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Samuel Butusina play as White?
As White, Samuel Butusina's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Butusina play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Butusina most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Samuel Butusina's FIDE rating?
Samuel Butusina is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Samuel Butusina played?
Our database contains 43 games by Samuel Butusina, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Butusina?
43 games by Samuel Butusina 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.