Prepare against Samuel Chow
FM · Australia · World #2,051 classical · FIDE ID 3202992
Our database contains 415 games by Samuel Chow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Chow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Chow 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 | 2,381 | 2,381 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,354 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,359 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 191 | 123 | 100 | 46.0% |
| As White | 212 | 109 | 62 | 41 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 203 | 82 | 61 | 59 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Chow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Chow's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 52.8% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 62 | 29.2% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 8.0% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 6.6% | 53.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 3.3% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Chow usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Chow usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Chow usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Chow usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Chow usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Chow usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 91 | 94.8% | 52.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 70.9% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 14 | 25.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Samuel Chow's chess games
All 415 games by Samuel Chow in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 191 wins, 123 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 3/12/6 | 13.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,570 | 4NCL 2022-23 | D85 |
| Feb 2016 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,504 | chT-BCF 1b 1516 (4NCL) | A64 |
| May 2020 | Simon K Williams | 2,464 | English Online Blitz Gp1 | A81 |
| Jan 2009 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,460 | Queenstown Open | C13 |
| May 2020 | Nikola Nikolovski | 2,454 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U18 | 2003 | 44 | 30.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-AUS | 2016 | 31 | 16 | 2,253 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 23 | 18.5 | 2,360 |
| Melbourne Rating | 2002 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,284 |
| Sydney Open A | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,331 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,433 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,272 |
| ch-AUS U12 | 1999 | 11 | 9.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Chow's chess games?
415 games by Samuel Chow, from Apr 2003 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 Chow has played.
What does Samuel Chow play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Samuel Chow opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Chow answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Samuel Chow play as White?
As White, Samuel Chow's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Chow play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Chow most often plays: French: Classical Variation (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Samuel Chow's FIDE rating?
Samuel Chow is currently rated 2,381 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel Chow played?
Our database contains 415 games by Samuel Chow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 123 draws, 100 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Chow?
415 games by Samuel Chow 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.