Prepare against Samuel Minor
DEU · World #14,307 classical · FIDE ID 24616389
Our database contains 477 games by Samuel Minor, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Minor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Minor 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 | 2,113 | 2,263 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 477 | 208 | 133 | 136 | 43.6% |
| As White | 243 | 118 | 69 | 56 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 234 | 90 | 64 | 80 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Minor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Minor's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 90.1% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 20 | 8.2% | 42.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Minor usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Minor usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Minor usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 42.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Minor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Minor usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Minor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 50.0% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 41 | 42.7% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 41.5% | 54.4% |
| f5 | 32 | 39.0% | 67.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.5% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Samuel Minor's chess games
All 477 games by Samuel Minor in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 208 wins, 133 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 48 | 24/13/11 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 42 | 20/15/7 | 47.6% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Yuri Boidman | 2,444 | 23rd Wiesbaden Open | D46 |
| Aug 2016 | Daniel Malek | 2,430 | 28th Wiesbaden Open | C01 |
| Dec 2014 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,426 | BL2-West 1415 | B90 |
| Jan 2008 | Gerd Euler | 2,379 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | B66 |
| Aug 2023 | Bryan Smith | 2,378 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2018 | 40 | 29 | 2,190 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 34 | 21 | 2,120 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,252 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,150 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,263 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Minor's chess games?
477 games by Samuel Minor, from Oct 2004 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 Minor has played.
What does Samuel Minor play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Samuel Minor opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Minor answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Samuel Minor play as White?
As White, Samuel Minor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 58.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Minor play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Minor most often plays: Dutch Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Samuel Minor's FIDE rating?
Samuel Minor is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Samuel Minor played?
Our database contains 477 games by Samuel Minor, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 133 draws, 136 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Minor?
477 games by Samuel Minor 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.