Prepare against Sarah Papp
IM · DEU · World #4,387 classical · FIDE ID 24606812
When preparing against Sarah Papp, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,345 games by Sarah Papp, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Papp 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 | 2,292 | 2,449 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,405 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,449 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,345 | 560 | 315 | 470 | 41.6% |
| As White | 667 | 289 | 150 | 228 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 678 | 271 | 165 | 242 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Papp's side.
First moves as White (667 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 632 | 94.8% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 2.2% | 76.7% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (59.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 76.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Papp usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Papp usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 263 | 67.3% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 93 | 23.8% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.0% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 158 | 86.8% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 6.6% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
Sarah Papp's chess games
All 1,345 games by Sarah Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 560 wins, 315 draws, 470 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 97 | 41/26/30 | 42.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 68 | 24/17/27 | 35.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62 | 20/11/31 | 32.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 18 | 14/1/3 | 77.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 105 | 47/23/35 | 44.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 71 | 26/18/27 | 36.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 42 | 14/19/9 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 7/6/14 | 25.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 16/6/5 | 59.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 3/9/13 | 12.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 21 | 5/1/15 | 23.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,610 | ch-HUN Blitz | C01 |
| Jan 2018 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,536 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | B12 |
| Feb 2008 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,511 | 24th Cappelle Open | E61 |
| Jun 2016 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,503 | Lueneburg IM | B23 |
| Feb 2014 | Marie Sebag | 2,501 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitropa Cup w | 2018 | 51 | 26.5 | 2,196 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2008 | 25 | 12 | 2,144 |
| German Masters w | 2023 | 25 | 9 | 2,181 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,334 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2012 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U25 | 2012 | 20 | 9 | 1,987 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 18 | 10 | – |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 Girls | 2000 | 18 | 11 | 647 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Papp's chess games?
1,345 games by Sarah Papp, from Jan 2004 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 Sarah Papp has played.
What does Sarah Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 667 games with White in our database, Sarah Papp opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Papp answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sarah Papp play as White?
As White, Sarah Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (97 games, 42.3% win rate); Italian Game (68 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (62 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 667 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Papp play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Papp most often plays: Sicilian (105 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (71 games, 36.6% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 678 games.
What is Sarah Papp's FIDE rating?
Sarah Papp is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Sarah Papp played?
Our database contains 1,345 games by Sarah Papp, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 560 wins, 315 draws, 470 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Papp?
1,345 games by Sarah Papp 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.