Prepare against Samuel Marsden
England · World #14,719 classical · FIDE ID 343452841
When preparing against Samuel Marsden, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Samuel Marsden, covering Sep 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Marsden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Marsden 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 | 2,110 | 2,110 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,102 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,102 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 24 | 11 | 40 | 32.0% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 17.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 86 rated games against 81 different opponents, across 15 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 56 | 34 | 11 | 11 | 60.7% | 1,898 | 2,050 | 9 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | – | – | 3 |
| Blitz | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% | 1,779 | 1,821 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 49 | 30 | 8 | 11 | 61.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 13 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,889 | 2,023 |
| 2025 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1,909 | 2,034 |
| 2024 | 44 | 25 | 6 | 13 | 1,808 | 1,922 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Marsden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Marsden's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Marsden usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Marsden usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Marsden usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 22.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Samuel Marsden's chess games
All 75 games by Samuel Marsden in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - Nov 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, 11 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Stephan Becking | 2,410 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 17th Sep 2026 | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Robert-Gabriel Sava | 2,296 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 10th Sep 2026 | C00 |
| Oct 2026 | Rogerio Paulo Muller Fernandes | 2,241 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Michele Di Liberto | 2,219 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 24th Sep 2026 | B23 |
| Sep 2026 | Artem Avanesian | 2,212 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 17th Sep 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 10th Sep 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 3rd Sep 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,032 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 24th Sep 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 17th Sep 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| English Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Marsden's chess games?
75 games by Samuel Marsden, from Sep 2024 to Nov 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 Marsden has played.
What does Samuel Marsden play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Samuel Marsden opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Marsden answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Marsden play as White?
As White, Samuel Marsden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Marsden play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Marsden most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Samuel Marsden's FIDE rating?
Samuel Marsden is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Samuel Marsden played?
Our database contains 75 games by Samuel Marsden, covering Sep 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Marsden?
75 games by Samuel Marsden 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.