Prepare against Dirk Sander
DEU · World #62,884 classical · FIDE ID 12927031
When preparing against Dirk Sander, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 56 games by Dirk Sander, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Sander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Sander 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 | 1,846 | 1,929 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,911 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 30.4% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Sander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Sander's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 77.8% | 38.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sander usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Sander usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Sander usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sander usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sander usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Dirk Sander's chess games
All 56 games by Dirk Sander in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Siegfried Prix | 1,808 | 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | D69 |
| Jun 2024 | Akul Gupta | 1,761 | Helmond Rapid Open | E46 |
| Oct 2014 | Dominik Gheng | 1,733 | 13th Forchheim Open B | B13 |
| Oct 2014 | Michael Effenberg | 1,653 | 13th Forchheim Open B | D50 |
| Oct 2013 | Dirk Moeller | 1,649 | 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| 1st Baunatal Open | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| 02nd Leipzig VfB Open | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 1st Leipzig VfB Open | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,235 |
| 16th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,874 |
| 13th Forchheim Open B | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,933 |
| Berlin Hellersdorf Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Sander's chess games?
56 games by Dirk Sander, from Sep 2012 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 Dirk Sander has played.
What does Dirk Sander play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Dirk Sander opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Sander answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Dirk Sander play as White?
As White, Dirk Sander's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Sander play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Sander most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Dirk Sander's FIDE rating?
Dirk Sander is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Dirk Sander played?
Our database contains 56 games by Dirk Sander, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Sander?
56 games by Dirk Sander 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.