Prepare against Samuel Heran-Boily
Norway · World #57,286 classical · FIDE ID 1554565
Our database contains 62 games by Samuel Heran-Boily, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Heran-Boily's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Heran-Boily 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 | 1,865 | 1,956 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 24 | 14 | 24 | 38.7% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Heran-Boily's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Heran-Boily's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Heran-Boily usually continues Nf3 (20.8% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Heran-Boily usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Heran-Boily usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Samuel Heran-Boily's chess games
All 62 games by Samuel Heran-Boily in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Finn Pedersen | 2,305 | 30th ch-NATO | B15 |
| Jul 2023 | Eugene Yanayt | 2,060 | 51st World Open | E07 |
| Jul 2024 | Chu Hang Zhang | 2,026 | Canadian Open | A12 |
| Oct 2021 | Mateusz Tustanowski | 2,006 | 31st ch-NATO | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Daniel Michalski | 1,996 | 31st ch-NATO | E77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 19 | 10 | 1,921 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,963 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,913 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,045 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,143 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,680 |
| 51st World Open | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Heran-Boily's chess games?
62 games by Samuel Heran-Boily, from Oct 2019 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 Heran-Boily has played.
What does Samuel Heran-Boily play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Samuel Heran-Boily opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Heran-Boily answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Samuel Heran-Boily play as White?
As White, Samuel Heran-Boily's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Heran-Boily play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Heran-Boily most often plays: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Samuel Heran-Boily's FIDE rating?
Samuel Heran-Boily is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Samuel Heran-Boily played?
Our database contains 62 games by Samuel Heran-Boily, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Heran-Boily?
62 games by Samuel Heran-Boily 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.