Prepare against Samuel Weber
FM · DEU · World #4,375 classical · FIDE ID 12924008
Our database contains 915 games by Samuel Weber, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Weber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Weber 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 | 2,292 | 2,336 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,340 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,323 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 915 | 392 | 198 | 325 | 42.8% |
| As White | 454 | 208 | 95 | 151 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 461 | 184 | 103 | 174 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Weber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Weber's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 231 | 51.0% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 94 | 20.8% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 61 | 13.5% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 40 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 22 | 4.9% | 34.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Weber usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Weber usually continues d3 (56.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 62.8% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (69.4% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Weber usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 40.5% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 39 | 17.6% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 37 | 16.7% | 40.5% |
| c6 | 22 | 9.9% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.9% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 80.7% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 14.3% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Samuel Weber's chess games
All 915 games by Samuel Weber in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 392 wins, 198 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 60 | 32/15/13 | 53.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 44 | 25/6/13 | 56.8% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 38 | 13/15/10 | 34.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,677 | Titled Arena May 8th | B01 |
| May 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,637 | Titled Arena May 8th | A48 |
| May 2021 | Rasmus Svane | 2,615 | Titled Arena May 8th | D02 |
| Mar 2022 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,569 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| May 2021 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,565 | Titled Arena May 8th | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 136 | 62.5 | 2,198 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 37 | 19 | 2,468 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 18 | 2,184 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 27 | 20 | 2,140 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 25 | 10 | 2,264 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 25 | 11 | 2,298 |
| ch-Hessen | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Weber's chess games?
915 games by Samuel Weber, from Nov 2012 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 Weber has played.
What does Samuel Weber play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Samuel Weber opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Weber answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Samuel Weber play as White?
As White, Samuel Weber's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (60 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 56.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 454 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Weber play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Weber most often plays: English Opening (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is Samuel Weber's FIDE rating?
Samuel Weber is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Samuel Weber played?
Our database contains 915 games by Samuel Weber, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 198 draws, 325 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Weber?
915 games by Samuel Weber 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.