Prepare against Samuel DRISCOLL
ZAF · World #124,835 classical · FIDE ID 14346885
When preparing against Samuel DRISCOLL, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Samuel DRISCOLL, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Samuel DRISCOLL's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel DRISCOLL 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 | 1,661 | 1,733 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,504 | 1,567 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,577 | 1,577 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 30 | 4 | 17 | 58.8% |
| As White | 26 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 73.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel DRISCOLL's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel DRISCOLL's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 74.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 74.0% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — DRISCOLL usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — DRISCOLL usually continues exd5 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — DRISCOLL usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — DRISCOLL usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Samuel DRISCOLL's chess games
All 51 games by Samuel DRISCOLL in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Oct 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: 30 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% | |
| French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% | |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% | |
| King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% | |
| London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Mekhail Perring | 1,220 | Chess Lovers Classic December 2023 | — |
| Dec 2023 | Andries Mellet | 1,097 | Chess Lovers Classic November 2023 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Lovers Classic November 2023 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,223 |
| Sams Chess Lovers Invitational | 2024 | 7 | 6 | – |
| Tys Winter Classic 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 6.5 | – |
| Chess Lovers Invitational 27 March 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 5 | – |
| Sams Easter Invitational 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 5 | – |
| PECC Club Championship 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Chess Lovers Classic 2023 | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 939 |
| Chess Lovers Classic December 2023 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel DRISCOLL's chess games?
51 games by Samuel DRISCOLL, from Jun 2022 to Oct 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 DRISCOLL has played.
What does Samuel DRISCOLL play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Samuel DRISCOLL opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel DRISCOLL answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel DRISCOLL play as White?
As White, Samuel DRISCOLL's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel DRISCOLL play as Black?
As Black, Samuel DRISCOLL most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Samuel DRISCOLL's FIDE rating?
Samuel DRISCOLL is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess, 1,504 in rapid and 1,577 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (May 2026).
How many games has Samuel DRISCOLL played?
Our database contains 51 games by Samuel DRISCOLL, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (58.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel DRISCOLL?
51 games by Samuel DRISCOLL 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.