Prepare against Sara Sengenberger
United Kingdom · World #116,746 classical · FIDE ID 488119
When preparing against Sara Sengenberger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sara Sengenberger, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sara Sengenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Sengenberger 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 | 1,682 | 1,709 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 24.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Sengenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Sengenberger's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sengenberger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sengenberger usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sengenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Sara Sengenberger's chess games
All 33 games by Sara Sengenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Trevor J Holt | 1,780 | Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B 26th | B21 |
| Aug 2026 | Chris S Jones | 1,748 | 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | B23 |
| Oct 2016 | Benjamin Headlong | 1,675 | Witney Open C | C56 |
| May 2023 | Kate Walker | 1,541 | ch-ENG Chessable w | A90 |
| May 2022 | Julie Oh | 1,373 | ch-ENG Chessable w | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Chessable w | 2023 | 13 | 3 | 1,495 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,536 |
| ch-ENG w | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B 26th | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,538 |
| Witney Open C | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Sengenberger's chess games?
33 games by Sara Sengenberger, from Oct 2021 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 Sengenberger has played.
What does Sara Sengenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Sara Sengenberger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Sengenberger answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Sara Sengenberger play as White?
As White, Sara Sengenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Sengenberger play as Black?
As Black, Sara Sengenberger most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sara Sengenberger's FIDE rating?
Sara Sengenberger is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,709 (May 2026).
How many games has Sara Sengenberger played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sara Sengenberger, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Sengenberger?
33 games by Sara Sengenberger 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.