Prepare against Sascha Kurt
FM · NLD · World #4,721 classical · FIDE ID 1082647
When preparing against Sascha Kurt, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Sascha Kurt, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sascha Kurt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sascha Kurt 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 | 2,281 | 2,336 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,061 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,289 | 2,289 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 102 | 96 | 85 | 36.0% |
| As White | 144 | 59 | 50 | 35 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 139 | 43 | 46 | 50 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sascha Kurt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sascha Kurt's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 98.6% | 58.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kurt usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kurt usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kurt usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kurt usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kurt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 85.7% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 11.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Sascha Kurt's chess games
All 283 games by Sascha Kurt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Sep 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: 102 wins, 96 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 7/5/14 | 26.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,513 | 10th Purtichju Open | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Philipp Schlosser | 2,474 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | B48 |
| Aug 2024 | Klaudia Kulon | 2,415 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B01 |
| Apr 2026 | Krishna C R G | 2,399 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | C11 |
| Nov 2025 | Francois Godart | 2,383 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 27 | 15 | 1,819 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 17 | 9 | 2,219 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,071 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| WWRR IM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,318 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,254 |
| Mülheimer 5 Tagesnorm 2026 | IM-Norm | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sascha Kurt's chess games?
283 games by Sascha Kurt, from Sep 2021 to Sep 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 Kurt has played.
What does Sascha Kurt play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Sascha Kurt opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sascha Kurt answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sascha Kurt play as White?
As White, Sascha Kurt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sascha Kurt play as Black?
As Black, Sascha Kurt most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Sascha Kurt's FIDE rating?
Sascha Kurt is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,289 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sascha Kurt played?
Our database contains 283 games by Sascha Kurt, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 96 draws, 85 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sascha Kurt?
283 games by Sascha Kurt 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.