Prepare against Samuel Parry
United Kingdom · World #59,002 classical · FIDE ID 460397
When preparing against Samuel Parry, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 119 games by Samuel Parry, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Parry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Parry 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 | 1,859 | 1,891 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,794 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,794 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 38 | 35 | 46 | 31.9% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Parry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Parry's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 96.7% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 47.4% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Parry usually continues Bf4 (56.7% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Parry usually continues Bg5 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Parry usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Parry usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Parry usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 35.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Samuel Parry's chess games
All 119 games by Samuel Parry in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Sep 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: 38 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Peter Davies | 1,976 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | A45 |
| Jul 2019 | David J Faldon | 1,904 | ch-GBR U2050 106th | A45 |
| Aug 2019 | Oliver Stubbs | 1,894 | ch-GBR U2050 106th | A45 |
| Apr 2020 | James P Rothwell | 1,892 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B76 |
| Sep 2023 | Raymond J Ilett | 1,781 | Hull 4NCL Open A | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,483 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,598 |
| ch-World School U15 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,665 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,953 |
| ch-GBR U14 106th | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Parry's chess games?
119 games by Samuel Parry, from Sep 2017 to Sep 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 Parry has played.
What does Samuel Parry play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Samuel Parry opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Parry answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Parry play as White?
As White, Samuel Parry's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Parry play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Parry most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Samuel Parry's FIDE rating?
Samuel Parry is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Samuel Parry played?
Our database contains 119 games by Samuel Parry, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Parry?
119 games by Samuel Parry 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.