Prepare against Antoine Sondermeijer
France · World #98,030 classical · FIDE ID 45166250
When preparing against Antoine Sondermeijer, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 47 games by Antoine Sondermeijer, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antoine Sondermeijer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antoine Sondermeijer 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 | 1,736 | 1,745 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,629 | 1,725 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 19 | 9 | 19 | 40.4% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antoine Sondermeijer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antoine Sondermeijer's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues Bc4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Antoine Sondermeijer's chess games
All 47 games by Antoine Sondermeijer in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Nicolas Forissier | 1,887 | 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C24 |
| Dec 2019 | Stephane Saint-Leger | 1,610 | 20th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | D11 |
| May 2023 | Pascal Kissian | 1,523 | 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | B01 |
| May 2018 | Yann Fasquelle | 1,512 | 22nd Montigny le Bretonneux Open | B25 |
| Dec 2021 | Dominique Longbien | 1,417 | 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 1,378 |
| 25th Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,752 |
| 22nd Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,534 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,363 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,596 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antoine Sondermeijer's chess games?
47 games by Antoine Sondermeijer, from Feb 2017 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 Antoine Sondermeijer has played.
What does Antoine Sondermeijer play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Antoine Sondermeijer opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antoine Sondermeijer answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Antoine Sondermeijer play as White?
As White, Antoine Sondermeijer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antoine Sondermeijer play as Black?
As Black, Antoine Sondermeijer most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Antoine Sondermeijer's FIDE rating?
Antoine Sondermeijer is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,629 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Antoine Sondermeijer played?
Our database contains 47 games by Antoine Sondermeijer, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antoine Sondermeijer?
47 games by Antoine Sondermeijer 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.