Prepare against Samuel Lopes
NLD · World #15,884 classical · FIDE ID 1084275
Our database contains 55 games by Samuel Lopes, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Lopes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Lopes 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 | 2,096 | 2,096 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,997 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 30.9% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Lopes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Lopes's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 85.2% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lopes usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Lopes usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lopes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lopes usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
Samuel Lopes's chess games
All 55 games by Samuel Lopes in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B68 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Gurubaran Raghuraman | 2,149 | 61st Groningen Open | E68 |
| Sep 2023 | David Verweij | 1,982 | Hoorn Romero Open | C00 |
| Mar 2025 | Johannes Julius Petzold | 1,889 | 12th ChessMates Int | B68 |
| May 2023 | Himar Ambrona Navarro | 1,834 | ch-NED U14 | D02 |
| Mar 2025 | Fiorina Berezovsky | 1,816 | 12th ChessMates Int | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 27 | 11.5 | 1,644 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,185 |
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 61st Groningen Open | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,372 |
| 46th Ghent Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,171 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,721 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Lopes's chess games?
55 games by Samuel Lopes, from May 2022 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 Lopes has played.
What does Samuel Lopes play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Samuel Lopes opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Lopes answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Samuel Lopes play as White?
As White, Samuel Lopes's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Lopes play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Lopes most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Samuel Lopes's FIDE rating?
Samuel Lopes is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel Lopes played?
Our database contains 55 games by Samuel Lopes, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Lopes?
55 games by Samuel Lopes 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.