Prepare against Meinhard Sobel
DEU · World #104,783 classical · FIDE ID 34665188
When preparing against Meinhard Sobel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Meinhard Sobel, covering Jul 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Meinhard Sobel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meinhard Sobel 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 | 1,716 | 1,716 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,672 | 1,672 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 12.9% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meinhard Sobel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meinhard Sobel's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sobel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sobel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sobel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Meinhard Sobel's chess games
All 31 games by Meinhard Sobel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - 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: 4 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Dieter Overesch | 1,714 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1112 | B18 |
| Feb 2017 | Martin Blanke | 1,672 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1617 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muenster Bezirksliga 0607 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,532 |
| Muenster Bezirksliga 0506 | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,366 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,496 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 2 | 1,690 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,308 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,468 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,649 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meinhard Sobel's chess games?
31 games by Meinhard Sobel, from Jul 2024 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 Meinhard Sobel has played.
What does Meinhard Sobel play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Meinhard Sobel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meinhard Sobel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Meinhard Sobel play as White?
As White, Meinhard Sobel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meinhard Sobel play as Black?
As Black, Meinhard Sobel most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 11 games.
What is Meinhard Sobel's FIDE rating?
Meinhard Sobel is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,672 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Meinhard Sobel played?
Our database contains 31 games by Meinhard Sobel, covering Jul 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (12.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meinhard Sobel?
31 games by Meinhard Sobel 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.