Prepare against Bernd Sauer
DEU · World #55,058 classical · FIDE ID 24699446
Our database contains 164 games by Bernd Sauer, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Sauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd 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 | 1,874 | 1,920 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,864 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,862 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 55 | 40 | 69 | 33.5% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 87 | 26 | 19 | 42 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Sauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Sauer's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 87.0% | 56.0% |
| b4 | 10 | 13.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sauer usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sauer usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sauer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 13% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 41 | 89.1% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 22 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Bernd Sauer's chess games
All 164 games by Bernd Sauer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 55 wins, 40 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Bardur Orn Birkisson | 2,234 | Reykjavik Open | D15 |
| Sep 2005 | Elmar Doennebrink | 2,160 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0506 | B13 |
| Feb 2004 | Christian Rebber | 2,136 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | B15 |
| Dec 2002 | Rolf Sicker | 2,089 | Oberliga NRW 0203 II | D31 |
| Sep 2003 | Henning Friese | 2,081 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 0304 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gniezno GOSiR Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,685 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,695 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,513 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,868 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,994 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,869 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Sauer's chess games?
164 games by Bernd Sauer, from Sep 2012 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 Bernd Sauer has played.
What does Bernd Sauer play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Bernd Sauer opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.b4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Sauer answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bernd Sauer play as White?
As White, Bernd Sauer's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Sauer play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Sauer most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Bernd Sauer's FIDE rating?
Bernd Sauer is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Bernd Sauer played?
Our database contains 164 games by Bernd Sauer, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 40 draws, 69 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Sauer?
164 games by Bernd 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.