Prepare against Justus Sommer
DEU · World #6,349 classical · FIDE ID 16245008
Our database contains 262 games by Justus Sommer, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justus Sommer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justus Sommer 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 | 2,239 | 2,239 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,047 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,135 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 110 | 67 | 85 | 42.0% |
| As White | 137 | 66 | 37 | 34 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 125 | 44 | 30 | 51 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justus Sommer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justus Sommer's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 97.1% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sommer usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sommer usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sommer usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sommer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sommer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 79 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Justus Sommer's chess games
All 262 games by Justus Sommer in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 110 wins, 67 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Hussain Besou | 2,341 | Wch U14 | B51 |
| May 2026 | Maurin Moeller | 2,330 | DEM U18 | C11 |
| May 2026 | Philipp Leon Klaska | 2,298 | DEM U18 | B62 |
| Nov 2023 | Jan Zienkiewicz | 2,296 | Wch U14 | C88 |
| Nov 2024 | J Schwetje | 2,245 | Leer Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 33 | 17 | 1,435 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 1,927 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 16 | 11 | 1,714 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 4 | 1,645 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 12 | 6 | 1,758 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justus Sommer's chess games?
262 games by Justus Sommer, from Jun 2018 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 Justus Sommer has played.
What does Justus Sommer play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Justus Sommer opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justus Sommer answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Justus Sommer play as White?
As White, Justus Sommer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justus Sommer play as Black?
As Black, Justus Sommer most often plays: Italian Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Justus Sommer's FIDE rating?
Justus Sommer is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Justus Sommer played?
Our database contains 262 games by Justus Sommer, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 67 draws, 85 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justus Sommer?
262 games by Justus Sommer 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.