Prepare against Sasa Albers
FM · NLD · World #2,848 classical · FIDE ID 1068253
Our database contains 253 games by Sasa Albers, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sasa Albers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasa Albers 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 | 2,344 | 2,365 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,120 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,120 | Jul 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 81 | 87 | 85 | 32.0% |
| As White | 124 | 46 | 43 | 35 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 129 | 35 | 44 | 50 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasa Albers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasa Albers's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 95.1% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Albers usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Albers usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Albers usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Albers usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Albers usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Albers usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 57 | 78.1% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 17.8% | 69.2% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Sasa Albers's chess games
All 253 games by Sasa Albers in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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, 87 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,476 | Dutch Open | B91 |
| Oct 2025 | Khoi Pham | 2,474 | Dutch League 2025-26 | B66 |
| Jul 2025 | Li Riemersma | 2,431 | Science Park Open A | C95 |
| Apr 2024 | Dennes Abel | 2,427 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B11 |
| Nov 2025 | Rudy Van Wessel | 2,379 | Dutch League 2025-26 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arandjelovac ASK-2 IM | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,081 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,187 |
| 24th Senta Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| Novi Sad Put Svile IM Mix 6 | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,966 |
| 1st Amsterdam CF Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,322 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,083 |
| 61st Groningen Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasa Albers's chess games?
253 games by Sasa Albers, from Jun 2018 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 Sasa Albers has played.
What does Sasa Albers play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Sasa Albers opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasa Albers answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sasa Albers play as White?
As White, Sasa Albers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasa Albers play as Black?
As Black, Sasa Albers most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Sasa Albers's FIDE rating?
Sasa Albers is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sasa Albers played?
Our database contains 253 games by Sasa Albers, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 87 draws, 85 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasa Albers?
253 games by Sasa Albers 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.