Prepare against Michael Sandner
DEU · World #36,070 classical · FIDE ID 24696935
Our database contains 60 games by Michael Sandner, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Sandner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Sandner 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 | 1,954 | 2,142 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,089 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,112 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Sandner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Sandner's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sandner usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sandner usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sandner usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sandner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
Michael Sandner's chess games
All 60 games by Michael Sandner in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Leonid Kernazhitsky | 2,290 | 31st Schwarzach Open | C02 |
| Aug 2015 | Thomas Niedermeier | 2,263 | 30th Schwarzach Open | B04 |
| Mar 2019 | Juergen Wawra | 2,177 | Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | A29 |
| May 2008 | Klaus Kretschel | 2,147 | ch-Oberbayern | A25 |
| Jan 2017 | Karl-Heinz Jergler | 2,118 | Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberbayern | 2014 | 21 | 11 | 2,070 |
| Oberbayern Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 79th chA-Bayern | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| Bezirksliga Oberbayern 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,175 |
| 30th Schwarzach Open | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 2,148 |
| 31st Schwarzach Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,270 |
| 34th Schwarzach Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,072 |
| 32nd Schwarzach Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Sandner's chess games?
60 games by Michael Sandner, from Oct 2008 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 Michael Sandner has played.
What does Michael Sandner play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Michael Sandner opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Sandner answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games).
What openings does Michael Sandner play as White?
As White, Michael Sandner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Sandner play as Black?
As Black, Michael Sandner most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Michael Sandner's FIDE rating?
Michael Sandner is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Michael Sandner played?
Our database contains 60 games by Michael Sandner, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Sandner?
60 games by Michael Sandner 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.