Prepare against Sascha Sarre
DEU · World #21,513 classical · FIDE ID 4623630
When preparing against Sascha Sarre, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 79 games by Sascha Sarre, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sascha Sarre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sascha Sarre 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 | 2,046 | 2,089 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 2,086 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 2,145 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 26.6% |
| As White | 44 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sascha Sarre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sascha Sarre's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 68.2% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 18.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Sarre usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sarre usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sarre usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sarre usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sarre usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sarre usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Sascha Sarre's chess games
All 79 games by Sascha Sarre in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 30 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Michael Schulz | 2,208 | Berlin CupT | A46 |
| Sep 2006 | Darko Spelec | 2,063 | Graz Open | A43 |
| Jan 1996 | Rudolf Prendinger | 1,950 | 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | A19 |
| Jan 1996 | Bruno Milanesi | 1,900 | 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | A51 |
| Jan 1996 | Hubert Saringer | 1,830 | 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Seefeld Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| 04th Seefeld Open | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 1,915 |
| 5th Feffernitz Raika Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,108 |
| 8th Seefeld Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| Graz Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,125 |
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| chT-GER Betriebe | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,937 |
| Spree Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sascha Sarre's chess games?
79 games by Sascha Sarre, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Sarre has played.
What does Sascha Sarre play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Sascha Sarre opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sascha Sarre answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sascha Sarre play as White?
As White, Sascha Sarre's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sascha Sarre play as Black?
As Black, Sascha Sarre most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Sascha Sarre's FIDE rating?
Sascha Sarre is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Sascha Sarre played?
Our database contains 79 games by Sascha Sarre, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 30 draws, 28 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sascha Sarre?
79 games by Sascha Sarre 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.