Prepare against German Sangadzhiev
Russia · World #15,644 classical · FIDE ID 24110574
When preparing against German Sangadzhiev, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by German Sangadzhiev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find German Sangadzhiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout German Sangadzhiev 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 | 2,099 | 2,183 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,125 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,125 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 37.0% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of German Sangadzhiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from German Sangadzhiev's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Sangadzhiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sangadzhiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sangadzhiev usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Sangadzhiev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sangadzhiev usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
German Sangadzhiev's chess games
All 46 games by German Sangadzhiev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Gennadi Kuzmin | 2,469 | 10th Elista Chess City Open | D32 |
| Jan 2008 | Dolgan Nyudleev | 2,361 | Elista | C92 |
| Jan 2008 | Yury Poluektov | 2,302 | Elista | D03 |
| Jan 2008 | Alexander Kovalenko | 2,256 | Elista | A40 |
| Jul 2008 | Sergey Borisov | 2,163 | Elista-ch | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elista-ch | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,275 |
| Elista | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,324 |
| ch-Elista 7th | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 10th Elista Chess City Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,086 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find German Sangadzhiev's chess games?
46 games by German Sangadzhiev, from Jan 2005 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 German Sangadzhiev has played.
What does German Sangadzhiev play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, German Sangadzhiev opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, German Sangadzhiev answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does German Sangadzhiev play as White?
As White, German Sangadzhiev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does German Sangadzhiev play as Black?
As Black, German Sangadzhiev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is German Sangadzhiev's FIDE rating?
German Sangadzhiev is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Oct 2008).
How many games has German Sangadzhiev played?
Our database contains 46 games by German Sangadzhiev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against German Sangadzhiev?
46 games by German Sangadzhiev 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.