Prepare against Torsten Sarbok

FM · DEU · World #3,963 classical · FIDE ID 4630068

When preparing against Torsten Sarbok, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 45.0% over 40 games.

Our database contains 322 games by Torsten Sarbok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Sarbok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Sarbok 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Sarbok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Sarbok's side.

First moves as White (167 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.3% score
  • …c5 (48% of these games) — Sarbok usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
  • …e5 (17% of these games) — Sarbok usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
  • …e6 (14% of these games) — Sarbok usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
• 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Sarbok usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)

Torsten Sarbok's chess games

All 322 games by Torsten Sarbok in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 108 wins, 121 draws, 93 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Torsten Sarbok's chess games?

322 games by Torsten Sarbok, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Torsten Sarbok has played.

What does Torsten Sarbok play on the first move as White?

Across 167 games with White in our database, Torsten Sarbok opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Sarbok answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).

What openings does Torsten Sarbok play as White?

As White, Torsten Sarbok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Torsten Sarbok play as Black?

As Black, Torsten Sarbok most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.

What is Torsten Sarbok's FIDE rating?

Torsten Sarbok is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess and 2,404 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (May 2013).

How many games has Torsten Sarbok played?

Our database contains 322 games by Torsten Sarbok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 121 draws, 93 losses (33.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Torsten Sarbok?

322 games by Torsten Sarbok 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.

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