Prepare against Sascha Kirchmann
DEU · World #53,257 classical · FIDE ID 24686921
Our database contains 82 games by Sascha Kirchmann, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sascha Kirchmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sascha Kirchmann 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 | 1,881 | 1,890 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 26 | 24 | 32 | 31.7% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 12 | 21 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sascha Kirchmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sascha Kirchmann's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 87.2% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kirchmann usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Kirchmann usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kirchmann usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kirchmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Kirchmann usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kirchmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Sascha Kirchmann's chess games
All 82 games by Sascha Kirchmann in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 26 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Werner Diehl | 2,169 | chB-Hessen | B02 |
| Nov 2025 | Stefan Diehl | 1,832 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A03 |
| Nov 2025 | Prahasith Reddy Chaganti | 1,820 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B01 |
| Nov 2024 | Tobias Berstler | 1,790 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B12 |
| Nov 2018 | Michael Schomann | 1,680 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darmstadt Heinerfestpokal Open | 1996 | 18 | 9 | 2,280 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 1,912 |
| chB-Hessen | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,729 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,813 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sascha Kirchmann's chess games?
82 games by Sascha Kirchmann, from Dec 2018 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 Sascha Kirchmann has played.
What does Sascha Kirchmann play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Sascha Kirchmann opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sascha Kirchmann answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sascha Kirchmann play as White?
As White, Sascha Kirchmann's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sascha Kirchmann play as Black?
As Black, Sascha Kirchmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Sascha Kirchmann's FIDE rating?
Sascha Kirchmann is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sascha Kirchmann played?
Our database contains 82 games by Sascha Kirchmann, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sascha Kirchmann?
82 games by Sascha Kirchmann 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.