Prepare against Samuel Copeland
United States · World #18,122 classical · FIDE ID 2007347
When preparing against Samuel Copeland, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Samuel Copeland, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Copeland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Copeland 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 | 2,074 | 2,198 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,084 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 59 | 18 | 103 | 32.8% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 7 | 50 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 91 | 27 | 11 | 53 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Copeland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Copeland's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 76.4% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 21 | 23.6% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Copeland usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Copeland usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Copeland usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Copeland usually continues Bg5 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Copeland usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Copeland usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 64.4% | 36.2% |
| c6 | 9 | 20.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 20.8% |
| f5 | 9 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Samuel Copeland's chess games
All 180 games by Samuel Copeland in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 59 wins, 18 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Julio Catalino Sadorra | 2,548 | Charlotte Carolinas Open | B43 |
| Mar 2025 | Erick Zhao | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | B02 |
| Mar 2024 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | A87 |
| Dec 2023 | Mai Narva | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Nov 2025 | Serdar Murat Yildiz | 2,387 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 132 | 51 | 2,143 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,029 |
| US Masters Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,054 |
| Charlotte Carolinas Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,336 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,820 |
| Charlotte Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,175 |
| 45th World Open | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Copeland's chess games?
180 games by Samuel Copeland, from Jan 2012 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 Copeland has played.
What does Samuel Copeland play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Samuel Copeland opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Copeland answers 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Samuel Copeland play as White?
As White, Samuel Copeland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Copeland play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Copeland most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Samuel Copeland's FIDE rating?
Samuel Copeland is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Samuel Copeland played?
Our database contains 180 games by Samuel Copeland, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 18 draws, 103 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Copeland?
180 games by Samuel Copeland 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.