Prepare against Hannah Sayce
WCM · Australia · World #45,387 classical · FIDE ID 3250695
When preparing against Hannah Sayce, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 284 games by Hannah Sayce, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hannah Sayce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannah Sayce 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 | 1,912 | 1,912 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,804 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 75 | 16 | 193 | 26.4% |
| As White | 142 | 40 | 10 | 92 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 142 | 35 | 6 | 101 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannah Sayce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannah Sayce's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 71.2% | 32.3% |
| d4 | 38 | 27.3% | 34.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 32.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sayce usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sayce usually continues Nf3 (23.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sayce usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 34.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sayce usually continues c4 (17.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sayce usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sayce usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 98.6% | 30.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 94.6% | 27.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Hannah Sayce's chess games
All 284 games by Hannah Sayce in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 75 wins, 16 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 5/1/19 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/0/14 | 17.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | N1 Maiorov | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Jan 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C16 |
| Apr 2025 | Olga Girya | 2,400 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
| Jun 2025 | Alessandro Manzone | 2,397 | Titled Tue Early | B47 |
| Jun 2025 | Sergio Guerrero Olmos | 2,378 | Titled Tue Early | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 114 | 32.5 | 2,011 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 68 | 16.5 | 1,936 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 29 | 6 | 1,927 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 6 | 1,978 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,837 |
| 40th Andorra Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,884 |
| 3rd Monteolivete Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannah Sayce's chess games?
284 games by Hannah Sayce, from Jan 2022 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 Hannah Sayce has played.
What does Hannah Sayce play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Hannah Sayce opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannah Sayce answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Hannah Sayce play as White?
As White, Hannah Sayce's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannah Sayce play as Black?
As Black, Hannah Sayce most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Hannah Sayce's FIDE rating?
Hannah Sayce is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Hannah Sayce played?
Our database contains 284 games by Hannah Sayce, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 16 draws, 193 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannah Sayce?
284 games by Hannah Sayce 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.