Prepare against Bernhard Sinz
FM · DEU · World #5,051 classical · FIDE ID 4618807
When preparing against Bernhard Sinz, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Bernhard Sinz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Sinz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Sinz 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 | 2,272 | 2,400 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,361 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,347 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 73 | 61 | 88 | 32.9% |
| As White | 107 | 41 | 30 | 36 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 115 | 32 | 31 | 52 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Sinz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Sinz's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 92.5% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Sinz usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Sinz usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sinz usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Sinz usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sinz usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Sinz usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 92.6% | 49.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Bernhard Sinz's chess games
All 222 games by Bernhard Sinz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 61 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 24 | 4/7/13 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Aleksander Mista | 2,561 | BL2-Sued 1112 | C88 |
| Aug 2023 | Merab Gagunashvili | 2,555 | Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | B09 |
| Aug 2018 | Meilis Annaberdiev | 2,509 | 8th Riga Tech Open | B33 |
| Aug 2018 | Sergey Pavlov | 2,496 | 8th Riga Tech Open | B05 |
| Aug 2023 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,484 | Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altensteig-B | 1993 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,498 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,354 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,489 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,388 |
| 32nd Krakow Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Sinz's chess games?
222 games by Bernhard Sinz, from Apr 2003 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 Bernhard Sinz has played.
What does Bernhard Sinz play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Bernhard Sinz opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Sinz answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Sinz play as White?
As White, Bernhard Sinz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Sinz play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Sinz most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Bernhard Sinz's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Sinz is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Bernhard Sinz played?
Our database contains 222 games by Bernhard Sinz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 61 draws, 88 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Sinz?
222 games by Bernhard Sinz 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.