Prepare against Sabine Warkentin
France · World #98,096 classical · FIDE ID 635014
When preparing against Sabine Warkentin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 86 games by Sabine Warkentin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sabine Warkentin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabine Warkentin 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 | 1,735 | 1,879 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 32 | 16 | 38 | 37.2% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabine Warkentin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabine Warkentin's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Warkentin usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Warkentin usually continues Nc3 (79.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Warkentin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 70.4% | 34.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Sabine Warkentin's chess games
All 86 games by Sabine Warkentin 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: 32 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D56 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Stephane Dubin | 2,225 | 10th Avoine Open | A43 |
| Oct 2005 | Jean-francois Marcel | 2,000 | 11th Fouesnant Open | D00 |
| Jul 2005 | Charlotte Rasse | 1,961 | 20th Avoine Open | A45 |
| Jan 2008 | Nina Mousset-Evtouchenko | 1,835 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | D01 |
| Feb 2005 | Helene Lajarige | 1,740 | chT2-FRA 0405 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,725 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 1,578 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,809 |
| 2nd Herlies Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 1,742 |
| 2nd La Fere Open | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,028 |
| Olympiad Women-08 Final B | 1978 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,035 |
| 11th Fouesnant Open | 2005 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabine Warkentin's chess games?
86 games by Sabine Warkentin, 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 Sabine Warkentin has played.
What does Sabine Warkentin play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Sabine Warkentin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabine Warkentin answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Sabine Warkentin play as White?
As White, Sabine Warkentin's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabine Warkentin play as Black?
As Black, Sabine Warkentin most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Sabine Warkentin's FIDE rating?
Sabine Warkentin is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sabine Warkentin played?
Our database contains 86 games by Sabine Warkentin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabine Warkentin?
86 games by Sabine Warkentin 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.