Prepare against Samy Shoker
GM · Egypt · World #1,055 classical · FIDE ID 627143
When preparing against Samy Shoker, expect 1.g3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,188 games by Samy Shoker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samy Shoker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samy Shoker 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 | 2,446 | 2,517 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,423 | 2,579 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,516 | 2,610 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,188 | 608 | 253 | 326 | 51.2% |
| As White | 581 | 332 | 114 | 135 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 607 | 276 | 139 | 191 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samy Shoker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samy Shoker's side.
First moves as White (581 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 255 | 43.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 223 | 38.4% | 67.0% |
| c4 | 67 | 11.5% | 72.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 2.9% | 76.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 44% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Shoker usually continues Bg2 (58.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Shoker usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Shoker usually continues Bg2 (69.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Shoker usually continues g3 (69.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Shoker usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Shoker usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 160 | 54.1% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 94 | 31.8% | 63.8% |
| c5 | 40 | 13.5% | 72.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 106 | 47.1% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 59 | 26.2% | 57.6% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 25.8% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Samy Shoker's chess games
All 1,188 games by Samy Shoker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 608 wins, 253 draws, 326 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 186 | 100/49/37 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 106 | 68/15/23 | 64.2% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 53 | 22/9/22 | 41.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 30/7/7 | 68.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 28 | 16/9/3 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 16/6/4 | 61.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 274 | 115/69/90 | 42.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 101 | 57/15/29 | 56.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 8/9/14 | 25.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 31 | 17/7/7 | 54.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/5/8 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,774 | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | A43 |
| Jul 2011 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,765 | 8th WchT | B07 |
| Nov 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,727 | 9th WchT | B27 |
| Apr 2015 | Yangyi Yu | 2,724 | 10th WchT | A09 |
| Jul 2011 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,682 | 8th WchT | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 82 | 46.5 | 2,421 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2018 | 61 | 33.5 | 2,484 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 28 | 26 | – |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2006 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,370 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,511 |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 1,945 |
| Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | 2016 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,627 |
| ch-Africa | 2016 | 16 | 9 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samy Shoker's chess games?
1,188 games by Samy Shoker, from Apr 2003 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 Samy Shoker has played.
What does Samy Shoker play on the first move as White?
Across 581 games with White in our database, Samy Shoker opens with 1.g3 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samy Shoker answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Samy Shoker play as White?
As White, Samy Shoker's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (186 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (106 games, 64.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (53 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 581 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samy Shoker play as Black?
As Black, Samy Shoker most often plays: Modern Defense (274 games, 42.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (101 games, 56.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 25.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 607 games.
What is Samy Shoker's FIDE rating?
Samy Shoker is currently rated 2,446 in classical chess, 2,423 in rapid and 2,516 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,517 (May 2012).
How many games has Samy Shoker played?
Our database contains 1,188 games by Samy Shoker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 608 wins, 253 draws, 326 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samy Shoker?
1,188 games by Samy Shoker 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.