Prepare against Sonja Maria Bluhm
WIM · DEU · World #8,299 classical · FIDE ID 24654027
Our database contains 446 games by Sonja Maria Bluhm, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sonja Maria Bluhm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sonja Maria Bluhm 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 | 2,200 | 2,289 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,198 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,118 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 446 | 189 | 123 | 134 | 42.4% |
| As White | 224 | 104 | 65 | 55 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 222 | 85 | 58 | 79 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sonja Maria Bluhm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sonja Maria Bluhm's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 203 | 92.3% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bluhm usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 99 | 73.9% | 46.5% |
| c5 | 32 | 23.9% | 73.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 67.2% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 32.8% | 39.5% |
Sonja Maria Bluhm's chess games
All 446 games by Sonja Maria Bluhm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 189 wins, 123 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 35 | 19/7/9 | 54.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,486 | 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | B60 |
| Apr 2026 | Afruza Khamdamova | 2,423 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Aug 2016 | Amadeus Eisenbeiser | 2,416 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | B06 |
| Dec 2017 | Jovanka Houska | 2,393 | BL 1718 w | D11 |
| Mar 2018 | Marta Michna | 2,376 | BL 1718 w | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2008 | 44 | 23 | 1,260 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 22 | 13 | 1,752 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 1,867 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2012 | 20 | 14.5 | 1,712 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2014 | 18 | 14 | 2,107 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2012 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2012 | 16 | 9 | 1,873 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2014 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sonja Maria Bluhm's chess games?
446 games by Sonja Maria Bluhm, from Apr 2009 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 Sonja Maria Bluhm has played.
What does Sonja Maria Bluhm play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Sonja Maria Bluhm opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sonja Maria Bluhm answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Sonja Maria Bluhm play as White?
As White, Sonja Maria Bluhm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sonja Maria Bluhm play as Black?
As Black, Sonja Maria Bluhm most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 68.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Sonja Maria Bluhm's FIDE rating?
Sonja Maria Bluhm is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Sonja Maria Bluhm played?
Our database contains 446 games by Sonja Maria Bluhm, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 123 draws, 134 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sonja Maria Bluhm?
446 games by Sonja Maria Bluhm 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.