Prepare against Sara Giefert
Poland · World #40,595 classical · FIDE ID 21844690
When preparing against Sara Giefert, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Sara Giefert, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sara Giefert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Giefert 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 | 1,933 | 1,933 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,961 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 32.0% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Giefert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Giefert's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 66.7% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Giefert usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Giefert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Giefert usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 21.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Giefert usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Giefert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Giefert usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Sara Giefert's chess games
All 50 games by Sara Giefert in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Blanka Ejsymont | 2,118 | Polish Team Championships Division 1 | D30 |
| Sep 2026 | Michalina Popczynska | 2,116 | Polish Team Championship 2026 Division 1 (Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski - I Liga) | A40 |
| Sep 2024 | Gabriela Kroliczek | 1,976 | POL-chT 1st League | D05 |
| Sep 2022 | Dorota Sikorska | 1,963 | POL-chT 2nd League | B26 |
| Sep 2024 | Sandra Orlik | 1,917 | POL-chT 1st League | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-POL 1st League | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,924 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,991 |
| chT-Subcarpathian | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,457 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,773 |
| Polish Team Championships Division 1 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,922 |
| chB-Malopolska Region | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,505 |
| Polish Team Championship 2026 Division 1 (Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski - I Liga) | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-POL Universities w | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Giefert's chess games?
50 games by Sara Giefert, from Nov 2016 to Sep 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 Sara Giefert has played.
What does Sara Giefert play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Sara Giefert opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Giefert answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sara Giefert play as White?
As White, Sara Giefert's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Giefert play as Black?
As Black, Sara Giefert most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sara Giefert's FIDE rating?
Sara Giefert is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sara Giefert played?
Our database contains 50 games by Sara Giefert, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Giefert?
50 games by Sara Giefert 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.