Prepare against Sabine Schoknecht
DEU · World #94,958 classical · FIDE ID 24642010
When preparing against Sabine Schoknecht, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Sabine Schoknecht, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sabine Schoknecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabine Schoknecht 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 | 1,744 | 1,844 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,747 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,809 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 51 | 14 | 73 | 37.0% |
| As White | 63 | 24 | 6 | 33 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 75 | 27 | 8 | 40 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabine Schoknecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabine Schoknecht's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 73.0% | 39.1% |
| b3 | 14 | 22.2% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Schoknecht usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Schoknecht usually continues c3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Schoknecht usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Schoknecht usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Schoknecht usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Schoknecht usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 45.2% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| b6 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
Sabine Schoknecht's chess games
All 138 games by Sabine Schoknecht in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 14 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Jonas Becker | 1,972 | 19th Kiel Open A | A00 |
| Sep 2024 | Helmut Wild | 1,971 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A21 |
| Sep 2024 | Rutger Hesse | 1,935 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A01 |
| Jul 2008 | Martin Koehnke | 1,919 | chF-Harburg 6th | A40 |
| May 2019 | Robert McAndrew | 1,910 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 2 | 1,635 |
| Villa Helenenhof Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,684 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,962 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,947 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,557 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabine Schoknecht's chess games?
138 games by Sabine Schoknecht, from Jul 2006 to Aug 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 Schoknecht has played.
What does Sabine Schoknecht play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Sabine Schoknecht opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabine Schoknecht answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...b6 (27% of games).
What openings does Sabine Schoknecht play as White?
As White, Sabine Schoknecht's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabine Schoknecht play as Black?
As Black, Sabine Schoknecht most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Sabine Schoknecht's FIDE rating?
Sabine Schoknecht is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Sabine Schoknecht played?
Our database contains 138 games by Sabine Schoknecht, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 14 draws, 73 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabine Schoknecht?
138 games by Sabine Schoknecht 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.