Prepare against Sarah Krenz
CHE · World #24,344 classical · FIDE ID 24609927
Our database contains 126 games by Sarah Krenz, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Krenz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Krenz 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 | 2,023 | 2,053 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,048 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,048 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 37 | 46 | 43 | 29.4% |
| As White | 65 | 19 | 28 | 18 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 61 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Krenz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Krenz's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 78.5% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 51.0% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Krenz usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Krenz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Krenz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Krenz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Krenz usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Krenz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 47.7% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 29.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.7% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
Sarah Krenz's chess games
All 126 games by Sarah Krenz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Jul 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: 37 wins, 46 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A79 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Hansjuerg Kaenel | 2,292 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | E60 |
| Nov 2019 | Christian Bossert | 2,174 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1920 | A87 |
| Mar 2003 | Christian Joehnk | 2,045 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | A48 |
| Feb 2024 | Kolja Lauterbach | 1,817 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | A88 |
| May 2002 | Marija Naiditsch | 1,809 | ch-GER U14 Girls | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-GER U11 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | – |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,563 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,754 |
| 8th Leipzig VfB Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,384 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,785 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,084 |
| ch-Sachsen U11 Girls | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Krenz's chess games?
126 games by Sarah Krenz, from Oct 2005 to Jul 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 Krenz has played.
What does Sarah Krenz play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Sarah Krenz opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Krenz answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games).
What openings does Sarah Krenz play as White?
As White, Sarah Krenz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Krenz play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Krenz most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Sarah Krenz's FIDE rating?
Sarah Krenz is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Sarah Krenz played?
Our database contains 126 games by Sarah Krenz, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 46 draws, 43 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Krenz?
126 games by Sarah Krenz 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.