Prepare against Andreas Sauer
DEU · World #136,677 classical · FIDE ID 16268954
When preparing against Andreas Sauer, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Andreas Sauer, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Sauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Sauer 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 | 1,629 | 1,629 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,560 | 1,602 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Sauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Sauer's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 65.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Sauer usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sauer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Sauer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Andreas Sauer's chess games
All 35 games by Andreas Sauer in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E67 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Hans Leers-Fischer | 1,994 | Duisburg ch-SBDU | E76 |
| Jan 2005 | Klaus Heinrich | 1,852 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | A84 |
| Jan 2005 | Reinhard Nuber | 1,822 | ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | A52 |
| Sep 2008 | Karl-Heinz Duda | 1,677 | Duisburg ch-SBDU | E18 |
| Nov 2009 | Bernd Junker | 1,643 | Duisburg ch-SBDU | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg ch-SBDU | 2010 | 19 | 12 | 1,843 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,600 |
| ch-Ulm/Neu Ulm | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Sauer's chess games?
35 games by Andreas Sauer, from Aug 2018 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 Andreas Sauer has played.
What does Andreas Sauer play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Andreas Sauer opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Sauer answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Sauer play as White?
As White, Andreas Sauer's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Sauer play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Sauer most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Andreas Sauer's FIDE rating?
Andreas Sauer is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess, 1,560 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,629 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Andreas Sauer played?
Our database contains 35 games by Andreas Sauer, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Sauer?
35 games by Andreas Sauer 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.