Prepare against Sidney Panjer
FM · DEU · World #4,495 classical · FIDE ID 16207041
When preparing against Sidney Panjer, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Sidney Panjer, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sidney Panjer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sidney Panjer 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 | 2,288 | 2,317 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,276 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,296 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 72 | 73 | 58 | 35.5% |
| As White | 96 | 42 | 35 | 19 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 107 | 30 | 38 | 39 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sidney Panjer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sidney Panjer's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 52 | 54.2% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 37 | 38.5% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 7.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Panjer usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Panjer usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Panjer usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Panjer usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Panjer usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Panjer usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 74.1% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 25.9% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 67.6% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 32.4% | 54.5% |
Sidney Panjer's chess games
All 203 games by Sidney Panjer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 72 wins, 73 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 30 | 10/14/6 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Pa Iniyan | 2,525 | 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | E17 |
| May 2026 | Vidar Seiger | 2,313 | 7th Hotel Stockholm N IM | E11 |
| Oct 2022 | Ilya Gutkin | 2,312 | Geoagiu Bai Hunedoara Open | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Emil Frederick Schuricht | 2,307 | Dutch Open | D05 |
| Jul 2025 | Sascha Kurt | 2,303 | Dutch Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 2,058 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,292 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,251 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Geoagiu Bai Hunedoara Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,082 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| Mülheimer 5 Tagesnorm 2026 | IM-Norm | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,167 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sidney Panjer's chess games?
203 games by Sidney Panjer, from Jul 2019 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 Sidney Panjer has played.
What does Sidney Panjer play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Sidney Panjer opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sidney Panjer answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Sidney Panjer play as White?
As White, Sidney Panjer's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sidney Panjer play as Black?
As Black, Sidney Panjer most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Sidney Panjer's FIDE rating?
Sidney Panjer is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sidney Panjer played?
Our database contains 203 games by Sidney Panjer, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 73 draws, 58 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sidney Panjer?
203 games by Sidney Panjer 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.