Prepare against Reinhard Sabel
DEU · World #80,834 classical · FIDE ID 4639936
When preparing against Reinhard Sabel, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 152 games by Reinhard Sabel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Sabel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Sabel 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 | 1,787 | 2,082 | Jul 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,000 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 42 | 44 | 66 | 27.6% |
| As White | 70 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 24 | 19 | 39 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Sabel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Sabel's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 97.1% | 43.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sabel usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sabel usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sabel usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sabel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 97.9% | 38.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 87.5% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
Reinhard Sabel's chess games
All 152 games by Reinhard Sabel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 44 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Gerald Loew | 2,234 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E05 |
| Jul 2007 | Michael Hillenbrand | 2,200 | Dresden ZMD Open | A13 |
| Nov 2002 | Gulsana Barpiyeva | 2,183 | Oberliga Sued W 0203 | D11 |
| Jan 1998 | G. Richter | 2,165 | 1st Rhein Main Open | C63 |
| Mar 2008 | Hans-Gerhard Pernutz | 2,142 | Oberliga Sued W 0708 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
| Mainz Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,509 |
| ch-SBRhH M | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 1,989 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,192 |
| chRheinhessen A | 1996 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Rheinhessen MT2 | 2000 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,355 |
| 1st Rhein Main Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Sabel's chess games?
152 games by Reinhard Sabel, from Apr 2003 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 Reinhard Sabel has played.
What does Reinhard Sabel play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Reinhard Sabel opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Sabel answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Sabel play as White?
As White, Reinhard Sabel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Sabel play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Sabel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Reinhard Sabel's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Sabel is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Reinhard Sabel played?
Our database contains 152 games by Reinhard Sabel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 44 draws, 66 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Sabel?
152 games by Reinhard Sabel 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.