Prepare against Saffran Mendelsohn
NLD · World #48,974 classical · FIDE ID 40108996
When preparing against Saffran Mendelsohn, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Saffran Mendelsohn, covering Sep 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Saffran Mendelsohn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saffran Mendelsohn 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 | 1,899 | 1,899 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,783 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,804 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 43.8% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 64 rated games against 53 different opponents, across 14 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 43.2% | 1,843 | 1,815 | 7 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% | 1,870 | 1,820 | 2 |
| Blitz | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 44.4% | 1,992 | 1,948 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 27 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 25.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 63.2% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 21 | 4 | 24 | 1,918 | 1,891 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1,820 | 1,763 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,746 | 1,613 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saffran Mendelsohn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saffran Mendelsohn's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Mendelsohn usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mendelsohn usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mendelsohn usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Saffran Mendelsohn's chess games
All 32 games by Saffran Mendelsohn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2025 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jan Maarten van den Boogaart | 2,016 | Utrecht Open 2026 | Group B | D36 |
| May 2026 | Thomas Kaufmann | 1,965 | Utrecht Open 2026 | Group B | A33 |
| Apr 2026 | Victor Brorens | 1,911 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | C54 |
| Mar 2026 | Theo Kudernac | 1,895 | Kwalificatie NJSK 2026 Hoogkerk | C | B33 |
| Apr 2026 | Armin Cubuk | 1,881 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nederlandse Jeugdkampioenschappen 2026 | ABC | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,818 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,819 |
| Kwalificatie NJSK 2026 Hoogkerk | C | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| Utrecht Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saffran Mendelsohn's chess games?
32 games by Saffran Mendelsohn, from Sep 2025 to Nov 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 Saffran Mendelsohn has played.
What does Saffran Mendelsohn play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Saffran Mendelsohn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saffran Mendelsohn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Saffran Mendelsohn play as White?
As White, Saffran Mendelsohn's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saffran Mendelsohn play as Black?
As Black, Saffran Mendelsohn most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Saffran Mendelsohn's FIDE rating?
Saffran Mendelsohn is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Saffran Mendelsohn played?
Our database contains 32 games by Saffran Mendelsohn, covering Sep 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saffran Mendelsohn?
32 games by Saffran Mendelsohn 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.