Prepare against Sarah Ito
DEU · World #87,177 classical · FIDE ID 533032246
When preparing against Sarah Ito, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Sarah Ito, covering May 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Ito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Ito 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 | 1,767 | 1,767 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Ito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Ito's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ito usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ito usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Ito usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Sarah Ito's chess games
All 30 games by Sarah Ito in the Chess.ceo database (May 2025 - 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Enya Marie Wang | 1,893 | Internationale Offene Deutsche Frauen-Einzelmeisterschaft | B00 |
| May 2026 | Sophie Chenxin Zhong | 1,802 | DEM U12w | C56 |
| Mar 2026 | Isabella Bako | 1,709 | 2. Schachturnier zum Weltfrauentag 2026 (Jussupow Schachschule) | Group B | B70 |
| May 2026 | Mila Richter | 1,647 | DEM U12w | C56 |
| Mar 2026 | Sara Alnajjar | 1,623 | 2. Schachturnier zum Weltfrauentag 2026 (Jussupow Schachschule) | Group B | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U12w | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,812 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,465 |
| 2. Schachturnier zum Weltfrauentag 2026 (Jussupow Schachschule) | Group B | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,730 |
| Internationale Offene Deutsche Frauen-Einzelmeisterschaft | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Ito's chess games?
30 games by Sarah Ito, from May 2025 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 Sarah Ito has played.
What does Sarah Ito play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Sarah Ito opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Ito answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sarah Ito play as White?
As White, Sarah Ito's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Ito play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Ito most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Sarah Ito's FIDE rating?
Sarah Ito is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sarah Ito played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sarah Ito, covering May 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Ito?
30 games by Sarah Ito 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.