Prepare against Marko Sauer
DEU · World #17,910 classical · FIDE ID 1270766
When preparing against Marko Sauer, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%).
Our database contains 117 games by Marko Sauer, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marko Sauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Sauer 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 | 2,076 | 2,145 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,137 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 40 | 30 | 47 | 34.2% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Sauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Sauer's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 81.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Sauer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 81.5% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
Marko Sauer's chess games
All 117 games by Marko Sauer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 40 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Jacob Bang Pedersen | 2,143 | ch-NATO 33rd | D35 |
| Sep 2026 | Peter Senner | 2,107 | 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 50+ | C00 |
| Jun 2018 | Kamil Cichy | 2,094 | 29th ch-NATO | B44 |
| Sep 2026 | Klaus Rust-Lux | 2,024 | 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 50+ | A02 |
| Aug 2016 | Enrico Balmaceda | 2,021 | 27th ch-NATO | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,668 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,909 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,001 |
| ch-RLPF U20 | 1989 | 7 | 1 | – |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Sauer's chess games?
117 games by Marko Sauer, from Nov 2010 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 Marko Sauer has played.
What does Marko Sauer play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Marko Sauer opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Sauer answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Marko Sauer play as White?
As White, Marko Sauer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Sauer play as Black?
As Black, Marko Sauer most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Marko Sauer's FIDE rating?
Marko Sauer is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (May 2018).
How many games has Marko Sauer played?
Our database contains 117 games by Marko Sauer, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Sauer?
117 games by Marko Sauer 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.