Prepare against Sarah N Longson
WFM · United Kingdom · World #40,867 classical · FIDE ID 2501465
Our database contains 835 games by Sarah N Longson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarah N Longson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah N Longson 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 | 1,931 | 2,149 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,131 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,076 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 835 | 279 | 220 | 336 | 33.4% |
| As White | 431 | 161 | 113 | 157 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 404 | 118 | 107 | 179 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah N Longson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah N Longson's side.
First moves as White (431 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 415 | 96.3% | 50.6% |
| b3 | 12 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Longson usually continues Nf3 (49.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Longson usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Longson usually continues d4 (51.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Longson usually continues Bb2 (10.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Longson usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Longson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 44.8% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 76 | 37.4% | 43.4% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 13.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 55.6% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 60 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Sarah N Longson's chess games
All 835 games by Sarah N Longson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 279 wins, 220 draws, 336 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 23/18/16 | 40.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 12/12/16 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 32 | 14/9/9 | 43.8% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 35 | 13/6/16 | 37.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 5/6/22 | 15.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 5/6/17 | 17.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| D00 | London System | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Mark L Hebden | 2,460 | 16th Coventry 4NCL Open A | C92 |
| Aug 2013 | Gary W Lane | 2,401 | 100th ch-GBR | C88 |
| Oct 2018 | Dan Cramling | 2,358 | 34th EU-Cup | B09 |
| Nov 2007 | Charles W Kennaugh | 2,294 | chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B39 |
| Dec 2010 | Susan K Lalic | 2,294 | London Classic w | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG w | 2024 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,042 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 2,060 |
| ch-UK Blitz w Open | 2018 | 15 | 11 | 2,087 |
| Faber Cup | 2004 | 15 | 7 | 1,955 |
| Paington Open | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 2,052 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,040 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ingrid Lauterbach (10 games)
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Where can I find Sarah N Longson's chess games?
835 games by Sarah N Longson, from Apr 2003 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 N Longson has played.
What does Sarah N Longson play on the first move as White?
Across 431 games with White in our database, Sarah N Longson opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah N Longson answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Sarah N Longson play as White?
As White, Sarah N Longson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (57 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (32 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 431 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah N Longson play as Black?
As Black, Sarah N Longson most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (33 games, 15.2% win rate); Italian Game (28 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 404 games.
What is Sarah N Longson's FIDE rating?
Sarah N Longson is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Sarah N Longson played?
Our database contains 835 games by Sarah N Longson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 279 wins, 220 draws, 336 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah N Longson?
835 games by Sarah N Longson 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.