Prepare against Sabrina Ley
DEU · World #44,376 classical · FIDE ID 12938130
Our database contains 293 games by Sabrina Ley, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sabrina Ley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabrina Ley 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 | 1,916 | 1,964 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,900 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 104 | 69 | 120 | 35.5% |
| As White | 145 | 49 | 38 | 58 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 148 | 55 | 31 | 62 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabrina Ley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabrina Ley's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 80.0% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 15.2% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ley usually continues Nc3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ley usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ley usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ley usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ley usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 53.8% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 23 | 25.3% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 16 | 17.6% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 56.4% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 38.5% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Sabrina Ley's chess games
All 293 games by Sabrina Ley in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 104 wins, 69 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 13/7/14 | 38.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Kateryna Dolzhikova | 2,321 | ch-GER Blitz w | B23 |
| Apr 2019 | Helmut Buerger | 2,071 | ch-SVR MTB | B01 |
| Jun 2017 | Paula Wiesner | 2,019 | ch-GER U18 Girls | E11 |
| May 2015 | Teodora Rogozenco | 2,006 | ch-GER U16 Girls | D26 |
| Nov 2022 | Julia Scheynin | 2,002 | BL2 Sued 2223 w | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2023 | 25 | 7.5 | 1,793 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2012 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,262 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,959 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,638 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,775 |
| ch-SVR MAT | 2017 | 16 | 9 | 1,885 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabrina Ley's chess games?
293 games by Sabrina Ley, from Feb 2014 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 Sabrina Ley has played.
What does Sabrina Ley play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Sabrina Ley opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabrina Ley answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sabrina Ley play as White?
As White, Sabrina Ley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabrina Ley play as Black?
As Black, Sabrina Ley most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Sabrina Ley's FIDE rating?
Sabrina Ley is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Sabrina Ley played?
Our database contains 293 games by Sabrina Ley, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 69 draws, 120 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabrina Ley?
293 games by Sabrina Ley 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.