Prepare against Patrick Sowka
DEU · World #39,231 classical · FIDE ID 16234944
Our database contains 61 games by Patrick Sowka, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Sowka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Sowka 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 | 1,939 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 24 | 10 | 27 | 39.3% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Sowka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Sowka's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 36.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sowka usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sowka usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sowka usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Sowka usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Sowka usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sowka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 60.0% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Patrick Sowka's chess games
All 61 games by Patrick Sowka in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Armin Hoeller | 2,004 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | C56 |
| Jan 2019 | Adrian Siegl | 1,919 | Landesliga Nord U20 1819 | D02 |
| Nov 2022 | Josef Huber | 1,847 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | D00 |
| Dec 2016 | Ngoc Han Julia Bui | 1,796 | chT-GER U14 | C06 |
| Jul 2022 | Liliane Pavlov | 1,758 | chT-GER U20 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,668 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,683 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,423 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,729 |
| Landesliga U20 Sued 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,608 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,845 |
| Landesliga Nord U20 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,704 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Sowka's chess games?
61 games by Patrick Sowka, from Feb 2017 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 Patrick Sowka has played.
What does Patrick Sowka play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Patrick Sowka opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Sowka answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Patrick Sowka play as White?
As White, Patrick Sowka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Sowka play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Sowka most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Patrick Sowka's FIDE rating?
Patrick Sowka is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Patrick Sowka played?
Our database contains 61 games by Patrick Sowka, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Sowka?
61 games by Patrick Sowka 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.