Prepare against Damien Sondermeijer
France · World #11,726 classical · FIDE ID 45166269
When preparing against Damien Sondermeijer, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Damien Sondermeijer, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damien Sondermeijer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damien Sondermeijer 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 | 2,145 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 2,048 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 25 | 6 | 33 | 39.1% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damien Sondermeijer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damien Sondermeijer's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 80.6% | 38.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 38.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sondermeijer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Damien Sondermeijer's chess games
All 64 games by Damien Sondermeijer in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 25 wins, 6 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Francois Delmas-Goyon | 1,877 | 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | C90 |
| Dec 2019 | Philippe Surugue | 1,867 | 20th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | D03 |
| May 2018 | Dominique Duval | 1,704 | 22nd Montigny le Bretonneux Open | B01 |
| Oct 2018 | Guy Fayolle | 1,677 | Montigny Autumn-B 17th | C59 |
| Oct 2018 | Didier Gazay | 1,657 | Montigny Autumn-B 17th | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,683 |
| 22nd Montigny le Bretonneux Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,518 |
| Montigny Autumn-B 17th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,593 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux 1hKO | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 971 |
| 20th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
| 19th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,522 |
| 17th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,307 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,726 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damien Sondermeijer's chess games?
64 games by Damien Sondermeijer, from Feb 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 Damien Sondermeijer has played.
What does Damien Sondermeijer play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Damien Sondermeijer opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damien Sondermeijer answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Damien Sondermeijer play as White?
As White, Damien Sondermeijer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damien Sondermeijer play as Black?
As Black, Damien Sondermeijer most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Damien Sondermeijer's FIDE rating?
Damien Sondermeijer is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Damien Sondermeijer played?
Our database contains 64 games by Damien Sondermeijer, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 6 draws, 33 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damien Sondermeijer?
64 games by Damien Sondermeijer 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.