Prepare against Samuel He
United States · World #11,235 classical · FIDE ID 2087235
Our database contains 99 games by Samuel He, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel He's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel He 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 | 2,151 | 2,201 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,114 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,136 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 42 | 12 | 45 | 42.4% |
| As White | 46 | 22 | 6 | 18 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 20 | 6 | 27 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel He's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel He's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 54.3% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 30.4% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — He usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — He usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (4% of these games) — He usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — He usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — He usually continues Rg1 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — He usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 38.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 88.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Samuel He's chess games
All 99 games by Samuel He in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 42 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Nov 2022 | Velimir Ivic | 2,560 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| May 2020 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,501 | 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | B07 |
| Feb 2017 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,487 | Titled Tue | E87 |
| Sep 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,482 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 47 | 22 | 2,254 |
| 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,156 |
| ch-Washington State | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,159 |
| ch-Washington State Premier | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| Seattle Classic Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,087 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel He's chess games?
99 games by Samuel He, from Jul 2013 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 He has played.
What does Samuel He play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Samuel He opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel He answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Samuel He play as White?
As White, Samuel He's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel He play as Black?
As Black, Samuel He most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Samuel He's FIDE rating?
Samuel He is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Samuel He played?
Our database contains 99 games by Samuel He, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel He?
99 games by Samuel He 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.