Prepare against Sarah Neininger
DEU · World #38,088 classical · FIDE ID 16287410
When preparing against Sarah Neininger, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Sarah Neininger, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Neininger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Neininger 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 | 1,944 | 1,944 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,744 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 66 | 45 | 51 | 40.7% |
| As White | 80 | 39 | 18 | 23 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Neininger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Neininger's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 95.0% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.9% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Neininger usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Neininger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Neininger usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Neininger usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Neininger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 63.8% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.5% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.2% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 80.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
Sarah Neininger's chess games
All 162 games by Sarah Neininger in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 66 wins, 45 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Arend Van De Lagemaat | 2,110 | Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Dirk Hoogland | 2,095 | Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | A21 |
| May 2026 | Johanna Richter | 1,959 | DEM U16w | B23 |
| Nov 2024 | Beata Biro | 1,913 | World Youth Girls U14 | D10 |
| Nov 2023 | Peter Bittner | 1,852 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,665 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,377 |
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 1,157 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,237 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,899 |
| 5th Bad Soden U10 Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 907 |
| Bad Soden U10 Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,278 |
| DEM U16w | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Neininger's chess games?
162 games by Sarah Neininger, from Feb 2020 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 Neininger has played.
What does Sarah Neininger play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Sarah Neininger opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Neininger answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sarah Neininger play as White?
As White, Sarah Neininger's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Neininger play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Neininger most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Sarah Neininger's FIDE rating?
Sarah Neininger is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sarah Neininger played?
Our database contains 162 games by Sarah Neininger, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 45 draws, 51 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Neininger?
162 games by Sarah Neininger 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.