Prepare against Sandra Kalkhof
DEU · World #39,201 classical · FIDE ID 24601802
Our database contains 145 games by Sandra Kalkhof, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sandra Kalkhof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandra Kalkhof 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 | 1,939 | 1,939 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 38 | 48 | 59 | 26.2% |
| As White | 75 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 70 | 14 | 26 | 30 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandra Kalkhof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandra Kalkhof's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kalkhof usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 97.4% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
Sandra Kalkhof's chess games
All 145 games by Sandra Kalkhof in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 48 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Varvara Anisheva | 2,129 | BL2 Ost 1415 w | B00 |
| Mar 2005 | Melanie Lubbe | 2,054 | 12th Leipzig VfB Open | C24 |
| Jun 2026 | Anke Freter | 1,907 | Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | B33 |
| Apr 2000 | Harald Keinki | 1,829 | 8th Passau Open | B84 |
| Oct 2005 | Maria Specht | 1,829 | BL2 Gr02 0506 w | B71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 1996 | 14 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| 1st Leipzig VfB Open | 1994 | 7 | 1 | – |
| chG-Bahn | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 1,859 |
| BL2 Gr02 0506 w | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandra Kalkhof's chess games?
145 games by Sandra Kalkhof, from Jul 2003 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 Sandra Kalkhof has played.
What does Sandra Kalkhof play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Sandra Kalkhof opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandra Kalkhof answers 1...e5 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Sandra Kalkhof play as White?
As White, Sandra Kalkhof's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandra Kalkhof play as Black?
As Black, Sandra Kalkhof most often plays: Petrov's Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Sandra Kalkhof's FIDE rating?
Sandra Kalkhof is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sandra Kalkhof played?
Our database contains 145 games by Sandra Kalkhof, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 48 draws, 59 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandra Kalkhof?
145 games by Sandra Kalkhof 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.