Prepare against Bernard Sakulski
CM · Spain · World #25,138 classical · FIDE ID 2278677
Our database contains 40 games by Bernard Sakulski, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Sakulski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Sakulski 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 | 2,017 | 2,200 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 2,010 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,992 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 37.5% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Sakulski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Sakulski's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sakulski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Sakulski usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sakulski usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Sakulski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sakulski usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sakulski usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Bernard Sakulski's chess games
All 40 games by Bernard Sakulski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Ansgar Barthel | 2,224 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | B07 |
| Jun 2018 | Alfonso 1979 Gonzalez Gonzalez | 2,194 | 10th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | B23 |
| Jun 2011 | Philipp Spitzl | 2,135 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | A16 |
| Dec 2013 | Manfred Lenhardt | 2,116 | 1st Adelboden Open | D01 |
| Jun 2012 | Rainer Kopf | 1,969 | 15th Rhein Main Open A | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Rhein Main Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Lugano Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| 1st Adelboden Open | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| Carballo Concello 6th | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,172 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,805 |
| 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,186 |
| 10th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Sakulski's chess games?
40 games by Bernard Sakulski, from Jul 2004 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 Bernard Sakulski has played.
What does Bernard Sakulski play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bernard Sakulski opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Sakulski answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernard Sakulski play as White?
As White, Bernard Sakulski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Sakulski play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Sakulski most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Bernard Sakulski's FIDE rating?
Bernard Sakulski is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Bernard Sakulski played?
Our database contains 40 games by Bernard Sakulski, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Sakulski?
40 games by Bernard Sakulski 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.