Prepare against Sabine Herrmann
DEU · World #128,112 classical · FIDE ID 12951439
When preparing against Sabine Herrmann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 78 games by Sabine Herrmann, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sabine Herrmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabine Herrmann 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 | 1,652 | 1,737 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 23 | 5 | 50 | 29.5% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 1 | 28 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabine Herrmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabine Herrmann's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues c3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 64.7% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Sabine Herrmann's chess games
All 78 games by Sabine Herrmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 23 wins, 5 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Gerd Busse | 1,835 | Kiel Open B 27th | C55 |
| Jun 2019 | Norbert Schoenfisch | 1,758 | chA-Hamburg | E01 |
| Jul 2018 | Helmut Huber | 1,721 | ch-GER Seniors 50 | B22 |
| Aug 2014 | Fred Bockelmann | 1,704 | Kiel Open B 27th | B28 |
| Aug 2014 | Kerstin Schmieder | 1,683 | Kiel Open B 27th | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-Hamburg | 2019 | 12 | 4 | 1,526 |
| ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
| Kiel Open B 27th | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,754 |
| 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,636 |
| ch-Hamburg A-Klasse | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,524 |
| 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,338 |
| ch-Harburg E 14th | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,450 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 50+ | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabine Herrmann's chess games?
78 games by Sabine Herrmann, from Jun 2013 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 Sabine Herrmann has played.
What does Sabine Herrmann play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Sabine Herrmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabine Herrmann answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sabine Herrmann play as White?
As White, Sabine Herrmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabine Herrmann play as Black?
As Black, Sabine Herrmann most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Sabine Herrmann's FIDE rating?
Sabine Herrmann is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (May 2024).
How many games has Sabine Herrmann played?
Our database contains 78 games by Sabine Herrmann, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 5 draws, 50 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabine Herrmann?
78 games by Sabine Herrmann 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.