Prepare against Ben Sadler
United Kingdom · World #59,321 classical · FIDE ID 472190
Our database contains 38 games by Ben Sadler, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Sadler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Sadler 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 | 1,858 | 1,882 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 42.1% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Sadler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Sadler's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sadler usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sadler usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sadler usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sadler usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sadler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Ben Sadler's chess games
All 38 games by Ben Sadler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Megan E O'Brien | 1,870 | 106th ch-GBR U1900 | A07 |
| Aug 2018 | Andrew P Willoughby | 1,675 | 105th ch-GBR U1750 Open | A52 |
| Aug 2019 | Steve Clare | 1,668 | 106th ch-GBR U1750 | A04 |
| Aug 2019 | David Walshaw | 1,659 | 106th ch-GBR U1900 | E63 |
| Jul 2018 | David J Fowler | 1,650 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
| ENG Terafinal Challengers A | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 66 |
| 105th ch-GBR U1750 Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,662 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,728 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,837 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1900 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,828 |
| Hastings Weekend Open B | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Sadler's chess games?
38 games by Ben Sadler, from Sep 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 Ben Sadler has played.
What does Ben Sadler play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ben Sadler opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Sadler answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ben Sadler play as White?
As White, Ben Sadler's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Sadler play as Black?
As Black, Ben Sadler most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ben Sadler's FIDE rating?
Ben Sadler is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ben Sadler played?
Our database contains 38 games by Ben Sadler, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Sadler?
38 games by Ben Sadler 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.