Prepare against Gunter Sandner
FM · DEU · World #6,506 classical · FIDE ID 4646401
Our database contains 366 games by Gunter Sandner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunter Sandner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunter Sandner 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 | 2,235 | 2,327 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 366 | 140 | 115 | 111 | 38.3% |
| As White | 184 | 67 | 71 | 46 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 182 | 73 | 44 | 65 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunter Sandner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunter Sandner's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 52.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 3.3% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Sandner usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sandner usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Sandner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sandner usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sandner usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sandner usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 59.3% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 31 | 38.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 83.6% | 57.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Gunter Sandner's chess games
All 366 games by Gunter Sandner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 140 wins, 115 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 16/10/17 | 37.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Alfonso Romero Holmes | 2,544 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | B06 |
| Dec 2018 | Jan Votava | 2,531 | BL2-Ost 1819 | D77 |
| Jan 1999 | Peter Enders | 2,474 | 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | B33 |
| Feb 2019 | Roman Slobodjan | 2,465 | BL2-Ost 1819 | B33 |
| Nov 2001 | David2 Gross | 2,463 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,235 |
| Bundesliga 1999-00 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,364 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,266 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,320 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,336 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,224 |
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunter Sandner's chess games?
366 games by Gunter Sandner, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gunter Sandner has played.
What does Gunter Sandner play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Gunter Sandner opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunter Sandner answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gunter Sandner play as White?
As White, Gunter Sandner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunter Sandner play as Black?
As Black, Gunter Sandner most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Gunter Sandner's FIDE rating?
Gunter Sandner is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gunter Sandner played?
Our database contains 366 games by Gunter Sandner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 115 draws, 111 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunter Sandner?
366 games by Gunter Sandner 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.