Prepare against Claus Sauter
DEU · World #47,392 classical · FIDE ID 16247680
Our database contains 41 games by Claus Sauter, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claus Sauter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Sauter 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 | 1,904 | 1,967 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,967 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 36.6% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Sauter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Sauter's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sauter usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Sauter usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sauter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sauter usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sauter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Claus Sauter's chess games
All 41 games by Claus Sauter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Holger Kiefhaber | 2,193 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | B06 |
| Mar 2019 | Jonas Reimold | 2,048 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Fritz Stumm | 1,944 | ch-Baden U2000 | D93 |
| Jul 2017 | Janis Kohde | 1,863 | ch-Baden U2000 | A36 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Doll | 1,862 | ch-Baden U2000 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden HT4 | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,763 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-Baden U2000 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,078 |
| ch-Baden HT | 1992 | 4 | 2 | – |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,895 |
| Untergrombach Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Sauter's chess games?
41 games by Claus Sauter, from Sep 2017 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 Claus Sauter has played.
What does Claus Sauter play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Claus Sauter opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Sauter answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Claus Sauter play as White?
As White, Claus Sauter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Sauter play as Black?
As Black, Claus Sauter most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Claus Sauter's FIDE rating?
Claus Sauter is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Claus Sauter played?
Our database contains 41 games by Claus Sauter, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Sauter?
41 games by Claus Sauter 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.