Prepare against Samuel Song
Canada · World #9,586 classical · FIDE ID 2621770
Our database contains 57 games by Samuel Song, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Song's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Song 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 | 2,176 | 2,182 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,168 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 28 | 13 | 16 | 49.1% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Song's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Song's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 70.4% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Song usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Samuel Song's chess games
All 57 games by Samuel Song in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Zong Yang Yu | 2,393 | ch-CAN | E15 |
| Jul 2016 | Felix Blohberger | 2,284 | World ol U16 | B90 |
| Feb 2021 | Rahman Masruri | 2,279 | World Corporate West B | C07 |
| Feb 2021 | Andy Lin | 2,229 | World Corporate West B | D30 |
| Jul 2016 | Adam Bohus | 2,200 | World ol U16 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,197 |
| Windsor NAYCC U16 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| Canadian Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| World Corporate West B | 2021 | 6 | 6 | 2,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Song's chess games?
57 games by Samuel Song, from Oct 2014 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 Song has played.
What does Samuel Song play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Samuel Song opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Song answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Samuel Song play as White?
As White, Samuel Song's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Song play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Song most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Samuel Song's FIDE rating?
Samuel Song is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Samuel Song played?
Our database contains 57 games by Samuel Song, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Song?
57 games by Samuel Song 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.