Prepare against Sarah Veelders
DEU · World #136,646 classical · FIDE ID 12913421
When preparing against Sarah Veelders, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 84 games by Sarah Veelders, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Veelders's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Veelders 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 | 1,629 | 1,629 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 35 | 11 | 38 | 41.7% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 7 | 19 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 17 | 4 | 19 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Veelders's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Veelders's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 79.5% | 48.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 48.6% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Veelders usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Veelders usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Veelders usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Veelders usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Veelders usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 41.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Sarah Veelders's chess games
All 84 games by Sarah Veelders in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Nicole Manusina | 1,641 | chT-Niedersachsen U14 | D52 |
| Dec 2008 | Caroline Loesch | 1,230 | chT-GER U14 Girls | C45 |
| Apr 2009 | Skrolan Steffens | 1,194 | Niedersachsen-ch Girls | B06 |
| Dec 2010 | Vivien Merker | 1,101 | chT-GER U20 Girls | A03 |
| Apr 2012 | Hannah Diederichs | 1,013 | ch-Niedersachsen U18 Girls | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U18 Girls | 2013 | 17 | 9 | 1,125 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 751 |
| Niedersachsen-ch Girls | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,139 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U10 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 720 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U12 | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 778 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,667 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12/14 Girls | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 888 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Veelders's chess games?
84 games by Sarah Veelders, from Aug 2013 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 Veelders has played.
What does Sarah Veelders play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Sarah Veelders opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Veelders answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Sarah Veelders play as White?
As White, Sarah Veelders's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Veelders play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Veelders most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Sarah Veelders's FIDE rating?
Sarah Veelders is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,629 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sarah Veelders played?
Our database contains 84 games by Sarah Veelders, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Veelders?
84 games by Sarah Veelders 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.