Prepare against Sarah Papp
IM · DEU · World #4,381 classical · FIDE ID 24606812
When preparing against Sarah Papp, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 38 games by Sarah Papp, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Papp 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 | 2,292 | 2,449 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,405 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,449 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 44.7% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Papp's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Sarah Papp's chess games
All 38 games by Sarah Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Rainer Polzin | 2,413 | 100 Jahre NSV | B78 |
| Nov 2024 | Dennes Abel | 2,396 | 100 Jahre NSV | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Tatjana Melamed | 2,346 | Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 | B48 |
| Jul 2026 | Lara Schulze | 2,326 | 97th DFEM 2026 | C45 |
| Feb 2025 | Machteld Van Foreest | 2,317 | Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97th DFEM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,368 |
| 100 Jahre NSV | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,456 |
| Frauenbundesliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,278 |
| German Women's Bundesliga 2025/26 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,035 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,923 |
| Hungarian Superleague 2025/26 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,492 |
| Frauenbundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Papp's chess games?
38 games by Sarah Papp, from Jan 2004 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 Papp has played.
What does Sarah Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Sarah Papp opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Papp answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Sarah Papp play as White?
As White, Sarah Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Papp play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Papp most often plays: French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sarah Papp's FIDE rating?
Sarah Papp is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Sarah Papp played?
Our database contains 38 games by Sarah Papp, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Papp?
38 games by Sarah Papp 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.