Prepare against Armin Sinner
Italy · World #76,626 classical · FIDE ID 845736
When preparing against Armin Sinner, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Armin Sinner, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armin Sinner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Sinner 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 | 1,800 | 1,813 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 23.3% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Sinner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Sinner's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 5 | 38.5% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d6 (40% of these games) — Sinner usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Sinner usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sinner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 38% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Sinner usually continues fxe5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sinner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Sinner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Armin Sinner's chess games
All 30 games by Armin Sinner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 7 wins, 14 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Philippe Briffault | 1,961 | Nago Torbole Open A | A97 |
| Oct 2016 | Carmen Lantschner | 1,739 | 1st Caldaro Puntay Open B | B09 |
| Oct 2017 | Paolo Pedrazzi | 1,468 | 2nd Kaltern Trophy B | B00 |
| Dec 2011 | Giorgio Ziglio | 1,467 | Arco Open | B07 |
| May 2007 | Dominik Raich | 1,440 | 2nd Bolzano Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bolzano Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| Nago Torbole Open A | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,718 |
| Arco Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,686 |
| 1st Caldaro Puntay Open B | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,763 |
| 2nd Kaltern Trophy B | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Sinner's chess games?
30 games by Armin Sinner, from Jul 2011 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 Armin Sinner has played.
What does Armin Sinner play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Armin Sinner opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.f4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Sinner answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Armin Sinner play as White?
As White, Armin Sinner's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Sinner play as Black?
As Black, Armin Sinner most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Armin Sinner's FIDE rating?
Armin Sinner is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Armin Sinner played?
Our database contains 30 games by Armin Sinner, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 14 draws, 9 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Sinner?
30 games by Armin Sinner 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.