Prepare against Sadko Petersohn
DEU · World #86,703 classical · FIDE ID 12966711
When preparing against Sadko Petersohn, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 65 games by Sadko Petersohn, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sadko Petersohn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sadko Petersohn 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 | 1,768 | 1,825 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,781 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 21 | 11 | 33 | 32.3% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sadko Petersohn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sadko Petersohn's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 90.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Petersohn usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Petersohn usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Petersohn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 9% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Petersohn usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Petersohn usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Sadko Petersohn's chess games
All 65 games by Sadko Petersohn in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Soeren Laube | 1,992 | 21st Leipzig VfB Open | A90 |
| Mar 2018 | Lars Stumbries | 1,959 | 25th Leipzig VfB Open | C10 |
| Mar 2016 | Jan-Christopher Zaerban | 1,895 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | D41 |
| Mar 2017 | Thomas Herfurth | 1,850 | 24th Leipzig VfB Open | C02 |
| Mar 2016 | Bernd Kuehnl | 1,841 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,544 |
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,802 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,815 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-Sachsen | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sadko Petersohn's chess games?
65 games by Sadko Petersohn, from Dec 2013 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 Sadko Petersohn has played.
What does Sadko Petersohn play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Sadko Petersohn opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sadko Petersohn answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Sadko Petersohn play as White?
As White, Sadko Petersohn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sadko Petersohn play as Black?
As Black, Sadko Petersohn most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Sadko Petersohn's FIDE rating?
Sadko Petersohn is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Sadko Petersohn played?
Our database contains 65 games by Sadko Petersohn, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sadko Petersohn?
65 games by Sadko Petersohn 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.