Prepare against Sarah Scott
Ireland · World #46,626 classical · FIDE ID 2507986
When preparing against Sarah Scott, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 156 games by Sarah Scott, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Scott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Scott 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 | 1,907 | 2,018 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 2,018 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 34 | 47 | 75 | 21.8% |
| As White | 71 | 14 | 22 | 35 | 19.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 873 rated games against 631 different opponents, across 177 events in 14 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 568 | 178 | 177 | 213 | 31.3% | 1,935 | 1,871 | 12 |
| Rapid | 125 | 64 | 14 | 47 | 51.2% | 1,751 | 1,807 | 6 |
| Blitz | 145 | 76 | 8 | 61 | 52.4% | 1,749 | 1,784 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 309 | 51 | 73 | 185 | 16.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 296 | 169 | 54 | 73 | 57.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 19 vs FM · 10 vs CM · 9 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 101 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 1,962 | 1,912 |
| 2025 | 101 | 40 | 38 | 23 | 1,915 | 1,965 |
| 2024 | 102 | 33 | 29 | 40 | 1,921 | 1,871 |
| 2023 | 67 | 27 | 11 | 29 | 1,656 | 1,630 |
| 2022 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1,663 | 1,713 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,060 | 2,016 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 2019 | 112 | 46 | 21 | 45 | 1,819 | 1,790 |
| 2018 | 160 | 60 | 33 | 67 | 1,905 | 1,872 |
| 2017 | 117 | 40 | 26 | 51 | 1,761 | 1,733 |
| 2016 | 84 | 30 | 20 | 34 | 2,037 | 1,989 |
| 2015 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 1,875 | 1,775 |
| 2014 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 17 | – | – |
| 2013 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1,669 | 1,269 |
Where Sarah Scott has played
Ireland (134) · England (10) · France (7) · Serbia (7) · Germany (5) · Czechia (4) · Spain (3) · Austria (1) · Belgium (1) · Malta (1) · Scotland (1) · Sweden (1) · Uruguay (1) · Wales (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Scott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Scott's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 87.0% | 35.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.7% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 35.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (28.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Scott usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Scott usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Scott usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Scott usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 76.3% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Sarah Scott's chess games
All 156 games by Sarah Scott in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Oct 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: 34 wins, 47 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Milan Markovic | 2,312 | Paracin IM | A52 |
| Jul 2019 | Matija Ivic | 2,294 | Paracin 2nd w | B38 |
| Oct 2016 | Carl Strugnell | 2,278 | Douglas IoM Open | C11 |
| Aug 2016 | Vit Kostka | 2,188 | 26th ch-EU U18 | C06 |
| Sep 2016 | Zdravko Manojlovic | 2,073 | Dublin Masters | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2018 | 24 | 9 | 1,932 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,804 |
| Glorney Cup | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,908 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,970 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,015 |
| Paracin IM | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,015 |
| Paracin 2nd w | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Scott's chess games?
156 games by Sarah Scott, from Aug 2015 to Oct 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 Sarah Scott has played.
What does Sarah Scott play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Sarah Scott opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Scott answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sarah Scott play as White?
As White, Sarah Scott's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Scott play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Scott most often plays: French: Classical Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Sarah Scott's FIDE rating?
Sarah Scott is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Sarah Scott played?
Our database contains 156 games by Sarah Scott, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 47 draws, 75 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Scott?
156 games by Sarah Scott 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.