Prepare against Dirk Sondermann
DEU · World #44,914 classical · FIDE ID 4658116
Our database contains 311 games by Dirk Sondermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Sondermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Sondermann 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 | 1,914 | 2,158 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 90 | 77 | 144 | 28.9% |
| As White | 143 | 50 | 32 | 61 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 168 | 40 | 45 | 83 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Sondermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Sondermann's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 98.6% | 46.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 78.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.2% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.6% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 35 | 57.4% | 37.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 31.1% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Dirk Sondermann's chess games
All 311 games by Dirk Sondermann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 90 wins, 77 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 45 | 13/8/24 | 28.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,505 | Recklinghausen Open | E97 |
| Apr 2010 | Christopher Graw | 2,273 | Oberhausen Open | A57 |
| Jan 1996 | Rainer Pielnik | 2,260 | Sueder Sommer Open | C14 |
| Jan 1999 | Uwe Ritter | 2,195 | Recklinghausen Open | A57 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexander Ljuboschiz | 2,185 | Recklinghausen Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 23 | 11 | 2,206 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 8 | 1,671 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,793 |
| Bochum Post Open | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,085 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,683 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,647 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Sondermann's chess games?
311 games by Dirk Sondermann, from Apr 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 Dirk Sondermann has played.
What does Dirk Sondermann play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Dirk Sondermann opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Sondermann answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Dirk Sondermann play as White?
As White, Dirk Sondermann's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Sondermann play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Sondermann most often plays: Dutch Defense (45 games, 28.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Dirk Sondermann's FIDE rating?
Dirk Sondermann is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Dirk Sondermann played?
Our database contains 311 games by Dirk Sondermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 77 draws, 144 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Sondermann?
311 games by Dirk Sondermann 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.