Prepare against Catheleijne Sanders
NLD · World #34,327 classical · FIDE ID 1035371
When preparing against Catheleijne Sanders, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 116 games by Catheleijne Sanders, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Catheleijne Sanders's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Catheleijne Sanders 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 | 1,962 | 2,041 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,961 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 54 | 36 | 26 | 46.6% |
| As White | 60 | 34 | 10 | 16 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 20 | 26 | 10 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Catheleijne Sanders's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Catheleijne Sanders's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Sanders usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Sanders usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sanders usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 16 | 38.1% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Catheleijne Sanders's chess games
All 116 games by Catheleijne Sanders in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 54 wins, 36 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Narmin Mammadova | 2,223 | 25th EU-ch U18 Girls | C03 |
| Sep 2015 | Jitka Janska | 2,090 | 25th EU-ch U18 Girls | B96 |
| Sep 2015 | Kinga Pastuszko | 2,073 | 25th EU-ch U18 Girls | B94 |
| Sep 2015 | Ioana-Georgiana Stanciu | 2,038 | 25th EU-ch U18 Girls | B93 |
| Sep 2015 | Eszter Arvai | 2,006 | 25th EU-ch U18 Girls | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U15 Girls | 2011 | 27 | 17 | 1,698 |
| ch-NED U13 Girls | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 1,258 |
| 25th EU-ch U18 Girls | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,216 |
| ch-NED U21/U17 Girls | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,868 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-NED U17 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,837 |
| Enschede Open D U14 | 2009 | 8 | 7 | 1,769 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Catheleijne Sanders's chess games?
116 games by Catheleijne Sanders, from Sep 2010 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 Catheleijne Sanders has played.
What does Catheleijne Sanders play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Catheleijne Sanders opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Catheleijne Sanders answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Catheleijne Sanders play as White?
As White, Catheleijne Sanders's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Catheleijne Sanders play as Black?
As Black, Catheleijne Sanders most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Catheleijne Sanders's FIDE rating?
Catheleijne Sanders is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Catheleijne Sanders played?
Our database contains 116 games by Catheleijne Sanders, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 36 draws, 26 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Catheleijne Sanders?
116 games by Catheleijne Sanders 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.