Prepare against Christian Sakowski
DEU · World #105,699 classical · FIDE ID 4673417
When preparing against Christian Sakowski, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Christian Sakowski, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Sakowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Sakowski 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 | 1,713 | 2,029 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 52 | 86 | 76 | 24.3% |
| As White | 109 | 26 | 50 | 33 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 105 | 26 | 36 | 43 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Sakowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Sakowski's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 53.2% | 53.4% |
| g3 | 16 | 14.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.9% | 30.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 11.9% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.3% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sakowski usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sakowski usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sakowski usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 15% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sakowski usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sakowski usually continues Bg2 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Sakowski usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 91.7% | 39.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 95.3% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Christian Sakowski's chess games
All 214 games by Christian Sakowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 52 wins, 86 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 14 | 1/10/3 | 7.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Boris Rozov | 2,186 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D02 |
| Mar 2003 | Wolfgang Friedrich | 2,079 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | B19 |
| Jan 2002 | Ingbert Johannsen | 2,037 | 28th Alpenpokal Open | D60 |
| Mar 2010 | Josef Gulde | 2,029 | 26th Bad Woerishofen Open | D02 |
| Jul 2005 | Torsten Johanssen | 2,020 | 12th Traum Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 14 | 6 | 1,682 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,004 |
| 28th Alpenpokal Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 29th Alpenpokal Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,054 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,959 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| Oberjoch Traum Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| 30th Alpenpokal Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Sakowski's chess games?
214 games by Christian Sakowski, from Jul 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 Christian Sakowski has played.
What does Christian Sakowski play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Christian Sakowski opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Sakowski answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Christian Sakowski play as White?
As White, Christian Sakowski's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Sakowski play as Black?
As Black, Christian Sakowski most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Christian Sakowski's FIDE rating?
Christian Sakowski is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Christian Sakowski played?
Our database contains 214 games by Christian Sakowski, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 86 draws, 76 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Sakowski?
214 games by Christian Sakowski 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.