Prepare against Villads Majvang Sandmann
FM · DNK · World #9,391 classical · FIDE ID 1472313
When preparing against Villads Majvang Sandmann, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 123 games by Villads Majvang Sandmann, covering Jan 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Villads Majvang Sandmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Villads Majvang Sandmann 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 | 2,180 | 2,291 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,189 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 55 | 27 | 41 | 44.7% |
| As White | 62 | 28 | 12 | 22 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 61 | 27 | 15 | 19 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Villads Majvang Sandmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Villads Majvang Sandmann's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 79.0% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 21.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sandmann usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sandmann usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sandmann usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Sandmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sandmann usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Sandmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 100.0% | 59.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Villads Majvang Sandmann's chess games
All 123 games by Villads Majvang Sandmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2021 - 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: 55 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Isak Storme | 2,455 | Malmo Open | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Martin Jogstad | 2,349 | OBRO CXU Int. 2026 | A14 |
| Sep 2026 | Tobias Christensen | 2,341 | DM i Hurtigskak 2026 | A14 |
| Aug 2024 | Piotr Brzezina | 2,341 | ch-EU U14 | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Pelle Bank | 2,287 | DM i Hurtigskak 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,295 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,110 |
| Copenhagen CC IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| DM i Hurtigskak 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,254 |
| OBRO CXU Int. 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Eliteklassen | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,309 |
| ch-DEN U12 Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,743 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Villads Majvang Sandmann's chess games?
123 games by Villads Majvang Sandmann, from Jan 2021 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 Villads Majvang Sandmann has played.
What does Villads Majvang Sandmann play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Villads Majvang Sandmann opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Villads Majvang Sandmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Villads Majvang Sandmann play as White?
As White, Villads Majvang Sandmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Villads Majvang Sandmann play as Black?
As Black, Villads Majvang Sandmann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Villads Majvang Sandmann's FIDE rating?
Villads Majvang Sandmann is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Villads Majvang Sandmann played?
Our database contains 123 games by Villads Majvang Sandmann, covering Jan 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Villads Majvang Sandmann?
123 games by Villads Majvang Sandmann 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.