Prepare against Ethan Sanitt
United Kingdom · World #17,177 classical · FIDE ID 427462
When preparing against Ethan Sanitt, expect 1.c4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 51.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Ethan Sanitt, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Sanitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan Sanitt 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 | 2,083 | 2,113 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,907 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 63 | 40 | 59 | 38.9% |
| As White | 81 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 17 | 38 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Sanitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Sanitt's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 73 | 90.1% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 90% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Sanitt usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sanitt usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sanitt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sanitt usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sanitt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sanitt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 76.3% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 23.7% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 54.8% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 41.9% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Ethan Sanitt's chess games
All 162 games by Ethan Sanitt in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Sep 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: 63 wins, 40 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Felipe Porras Mateo | 2,356 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | C07 |
| Aug 2025 | Sandro Safar | 2,354 | V Mindsports Int Open | A10 |
| Mar 2024 | Nico Stelmaszyk | 2,347 | Reykjavik Open | A20 |
| Aug 2025 | Adam Collins | 2,221 | V Mindsports Int Open | A13 |
| Mar 2025 | Peter Finn | 2,205 | British Rapidplay | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U16 | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,813 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,173 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,258 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,162 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Sanitt's chess games?
162 games by Ethan Sanitt, from May 2013 to Sep 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 Ethan Sanitt has played.
What does Ethan Sanitt play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Ethan Sanitt opens with 1.c4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Sanitt answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ethan Sanitt play as White?
As White, Ethan Sanitt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Sanitt play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Sanitt most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Ethan Sanitt's FIDE rating?
Ethan Sanitt is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Ethan Sanitt played?
Our database contains 162 games by Ethan Sanitt, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 40 draws, 59 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Sanitt?
162 games by Ethan Sanitt 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.