Prepare against Sarah Maienschein
Austria · World #82,375 classical · FIDE ID 1629050
When preparing against Sarah Maienschein, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 42 games by Sarah Maienschein, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Maienschein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Maienschein 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 | 1,782 | 1,820 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 40.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Maienschein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Maienschein's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 47.2% |
| b4 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Maienschein usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Maienschein usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Maienschein usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Maienschein usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (33% of these games) — Maienschein usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Maienschein usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Sarah Maienschein's chess games
All 42 games by Sarah Maienschein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Jayakumar Somasundram | 1,959 | chB-Vienna State | B06 |
| Aug 2012 | Werner Reif | 1,847 | Vienna Husek Open B | A80 |
| Sep 2011 | Thomas Eiler | 1,762 | chB-Vienna State | D66 |
| May 2011 | Helmut Czvitkovics | 1,739 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | C96 |
| Sep 2011 | Rebecca Fritz | 1,717 | chB-Vienna State | C23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Vienna State | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open B U2000 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,588 |
| Vienna Husek Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| 5th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,059 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,933 |
| chT-AUT w | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,724 |
| 4th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Maienschein's chess games?
42 games by Sarah Maienschein, from Jul 2011 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 Maienschein has played.
What does Sarah Maienschein play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sarah Maienschein opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.b4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Maienschein answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sarah Maienschein play as White?
As White, Sarah Maienschein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Maienschein play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Maienschein most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Sarah Maienschein's FIDE rating?
Sarah Maienschein is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Sarah Maienschein played?
Our database contains 42 games by Sarah Maienschein, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Maienschein?
42 games by Sarah Maienschein 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.