Prepare against Tim Sauer
CM · DEU · World #6,559 classical · FIDE ID 16265726
When preparing against Tim Sauer, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 32.6% over 43 games.
Our database contains 597 games by Tim Sauer, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tim Sauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Sauer 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 | 2,235 | 2,269 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,126 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,183 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 597 | 261 | 70 | 266 | 43.7% |
| As White | 297 | 124 | 39 | 134 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 300 | 137 | 31 | 132 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Sauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Sauer's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 39.9% | 46.6% |
| c4 | 92 | 31.1% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 18.9% | 49.1% |
| e4 | 20 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sauer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sauer usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Nc3 (52.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sauer usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 120 | 69.8% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 46 | 26.7% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 75.3% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 20.8% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Tim Sauer's chess games
All 597 games by Tim Sauer in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 261 wins, 70 draws, 266 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 14/10/19 | 32.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 39 | 14/7/18 | 35.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 12/3/13 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 49 | 21/5/23 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 36 | 12/7/17 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,582 | Titled Tue | A43 |
| Jan 2026 | Nitish Belurkar | 2,479 | Titled Tue | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,470 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Antoine Bournel | 2,433 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Mar 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,425 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 367 | 166 | 2,183 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 22 | 14 | 1,632 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 1,858 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,714 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 14 | 9 | 1,809 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,281 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk U10 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 1,069 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Sauer's chess games?
597 games by Tim Sauer, from Jun 2018 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 Tim Sauer has played.
What does Tim Sauer play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Tim Sauer opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Sauer answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Tim Sauer play as White?
As White, Tim Sauer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Sauer play as Black?
As Black, Tim Sauer most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (28 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Tim Sauer's FIDE rating?
Tim Sauer is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Tim Sauer played?
Our database contains 597 games by Tim Sauer, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 261 wins, 70 draws, 266 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Sauer?
597 games by Tim Sauer 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.