Prepare against Douglas Sailer
Luxembourg · World #26,745 classical · FIDE ID 4000625
Our database contains 89 games by Douglas Sailer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Douglas Sailer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Douglas Sailer 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 | 2,006 | 2,259 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,015 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 39.3% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Douglas Sailer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Douglas Sailer's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 58.8% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 19.6% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 19.6% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sailer usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sailer usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sailer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sailer usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Sailer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Sailer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Douglas Sailer's chess games
All 89 games by Douglas Sailer 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: 35 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Jevgenyij Boguszlavszkij | 2,312 | Budapest FS02 IM-A | D00 |
| Feb 2007 | Svetlana Cherednichenko | 2,255 | Budapest FS02 IM-A | D94 |
| Jan 1997 | David Pruess | 2,180 | San Francisco Universe Open A | A43 |
| Oct 2011 | Michael Trauth | 2,165 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | B31 |
| Sep 2005 | Johannes Riedl | 2,118 | 16th Seefeld Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,206 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,019 |
| 3rd Charleroi Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 31st Metz Open | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,997 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| 7th Saarlouis Open | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,106 |
| 15th Goch Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 23rd Metz Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Douglas Sailer's chess games?
89 games by Douglas Sailer, 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 Douglas Sailer has played.
What does Douglas Sailer play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Douglas Sailer opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Douglas Sailer answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Douglas Sailer play as White?
As White, Douglas Sailer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Douglas Sailer play as Black?
As Black, Douglas Sailer most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Douglas Sailer's FIDE rating?
Douglas Sailer is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Douglas Sailer played?
Our database contains 89 games by Douglas Sailer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Douglas Sailer?
89 games by Douglas Sailer 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.