Prepare against Jannik Sundorf

DEU · World #9,177 classical · FIDE ID 12905380

When preparing against Jannik Sundorf, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 42.1% over 19 games.

Our database contains 125 games by Jannik Sundorf, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jannik Sundorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jannik Sundorf 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jannik Sundorf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jannik Sundorf's side.

First moves as White (65 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.7% score
  • …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Sundorf usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
  • …d5 (32% of these games) — Sundorf usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
  • …e6 (11% of these games) — Sundorf usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
• 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …e5 (50% of these games) — Sundorf usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Sundorf usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)

Jannik Sundorf's chess games

All 125 games by Jannik Sundorf in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 41 wins, 55 draws, 29 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Jannik Sundorf's chess games?

125 games by Jannik Sundorf, from Nov 2009 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 Jannik Sundorf has played.

What does Jannik Sundorf play on the first move as White?

Across 65 games with White in our database, Jannik Sundorf opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jannik Sundorf answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Jannik Sundorf play as White?

As White, Jannik Sundorf's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Jannik Sundorf play as Black?

As Black, Jannik Sundorf most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.

What is Jannik Sundorf's FIDE rating?

Jannik Sundorf is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Nov 2019).

How many games has Jannik Sundorf played?

Our database contains 125 games by Jannik Sundorf, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 55 draws, 29 losses (32.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Jannik Sundorf?

125 games by Jannik Sundorf 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.

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