Prepare against Sarah Sima Derlich
WFM · DNK · World #14,852 classical · FIDE ID 1469290
When preparing against Sarah Sima Derlich, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Sarah Sima Derlich, covering Aug 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Sima Derlich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Sima Derlich 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 | 2,107 | 2,110 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,010 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 81 | 30 | 243 | 22.3% |
| As White | 173 | 44 | 16 | 109 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 190 | 37 | 14 | 134 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Sima Derlich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Sima Derlich's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 167 | 98.8% | 30.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 30.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Derlich usually continues Nf3 (30.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Derlich usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Derlich usually continues d4 (36.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Derlich usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 68.0% | 22.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 19.4% | 32.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 10.7% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 100.0% | 31.5% |
Sarah Sima Derlich's chess games
All 363 games by Sarah Sima Derlich in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 81 wins, 30 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/2/13 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 2/0/16 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 5/2/22 | 17.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/0/14 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Tim Grutter | 2,352 | Titled Tue Early | B77 |
| Dec 2024 | Franciszek Sernecki | 2,344 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Dec 2024 | Thalia Cervantes Landeiro | 2,307 | World Rapid Women 2024 | D35 |
| Mar 2025 | Artur Dilmukhametov | 2,276 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | M Wildi | 2,219 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 187 | 35 | 1,881 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 13 | 4 | 1,960 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 1,912 |
| World Rapid Women 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| World Blitz w 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 1,942 |
| ch-DEN U12 Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,489 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,331 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Sima Derlich's chess games?
363 games by Sarah Sima Derlich, from Aug 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 Sima Derlich has played.
What does Sarah Sima Derlich play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Sarah Sima Derlich opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Sima Derlich answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sarah Sima Derlich play as White?
As White, Sarah Sima Derlich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Sima Derlich play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Sima Derlich most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Sarah Sima Derlich's FIDE rating?
Sarah Sima Derlich is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sarah Sima Derlich played?
Our database contains 363 games by Sarah Sima Derlich, covering Aug 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 30 draws, 243 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Sima Derlich?
363 games by Sarah Sima Derlich 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.