Prepare against Johannes Sondermann
CM · DEU · World #27,208 classical · FIDE ID 4621670
Our database contains 359 games by Johannes Sondermann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Sondermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Sondermann 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 | 2,003 | 2,279 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 134 | 51 | 174 | 37.3% |
| As White | 174 | 70 | 27 | 77 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 185 | 64 | 24 | 97 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Sondermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Sondermann's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 85.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 9.2% | 15.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 15.6% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues c4 (9.1% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Sondermann usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 83.9% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.0% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 72.9% | 34.9% |
| f5 | 8 | 13.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.8% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Johannes Sondermann's chess games
All 359 games by Johannes Sondermann 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: 134 wins, 51 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 5/0/13 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Alexander A. Evdokimov | 2,530 | 8th ch-EU | B52 |
| Jun 2008 | Miklos Galyas | 2,455 | Budapest FS06 IM | A68 |
| Jul 2007 | Alexander A. Anoshkin | 2,386 | Pardubice Czech Open | B22 |
| Nov 2006 | Gregory Pitl | 2,380 | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | B28 |
| Aug 2007 | Ladislav Salai | 2,378 | Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup IMC | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2010 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,069 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2008 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,268 |
| Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup IMC | 2007 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,010 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| Dortmund Open | 1987 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 3 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Sondermann's chess games?
359 games by Johannes Sondermann, 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 Johannes Sondermann has played.
What does Johannes Sondermann play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Johannes Sondermann opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Sondermann answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Johannes Sondermann play as White?
As White, Johannes Sondermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Sondermann play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Sondermann most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Johannes Sondermann's FIDE rating?
Johannes Sondermann is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Johannes Sondermann played?
Our database contains 359 games by Johannes Sondermann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 51 draws, 174 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Sondermann?
359 games by Johannes Sondermann 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.