Prepare against Samuel Dubuisson
CM · France · World #9,726 classical · FIDE ID 26013690
Our database contains 62 games by Samuel Dubuisson, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Dubuisson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Dubuisson 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 | 2,175 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,170 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,098 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 27 | 7 | 28 | 43.5% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Dubuisson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Dubuisson's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 14.3% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Dubuisson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dubuisson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Dubuisson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Dubuisson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Dubuisson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Samuel Dubuisson's chess games
All 62 games by Samuel Dubuisson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 27 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,419 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D40 |
| May 2026 | Arthur Macon | 2,304 | TCh-FRA Rapid Prelim 2026 | A05 |
| Jan 2021 | Ronan Le Goff | 2,288 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D02 |
| Mar 2021 | Barbara Juhasz | 2,211 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C85 |
| Apr 2024 | Jawad Maache | 2,154 | ch-FRA U26 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,936 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,084 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,029 |
| ch-FRA U26 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| Granada Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,198 |
| TCh-FRA Rapid Prelim 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,404 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Dubuisson's chess games?
62 games by Samuel Dubuisson, from Jun 2013 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 Dubuisson has played.
What does Samuel Dubuisson play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Samuel Dubuisson opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Dubuisson answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Samuel Dubuisson play as White?
As White, Samuel Dubuisson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Dubuisson play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Dubuisson most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Samuel Dubuisson's FIDE rating?
Samuel Dubuisson is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Samuel Dubuisson played?
Our database contains 62 games by Samuel Dubuisson, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Dubuisson?
62 games by Samuel Dubuisson 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.