Prepare against Alexander Seitz
Austria · World #14,173 classical · FIDE ID 1659090
When preparing against Alexander Seitz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Alexander Seitz, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Seitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Seitz 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 | 2,115 | 2,178 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,011 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,145 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 10 | 30 | 12 | 19.2% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 910 rated games against 539 different opponents, across 174 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 308 | 100 | 146 | 62 | 32.5% | 1,938 | 1,984 | 15 |
| Rapid | 91 | 40 | 23 | 28 | 44.0% | 1,766 | 1,760 | 14 |
| Blitz | 511 | 248 | 72 | 191 | 48.5% | 1,908 | 1,943 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 436 | 97 | 135 | 204 | 22.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 399 | 245 | 93 | 61 | 61.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 5 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 89 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 1,995 | 2,120 |
| 2025 | 194 | 97 | 42 | 55 | 1,980 | 2,057 |
| 2024 | 151 | 60 | 45 | 46 | 1,991 | 2,023 |
| 2023 | 216 | 90 | 47 | 79 | 1,911 | 1,915 |
| 2022 | 143 | 62 | 39 | 42 | 1,905 | 1,930 |
| 2021 | 34 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 1,585 | 1,723 |
| 2020 | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 1,912 | 1,903 |
| 2019 | 35 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 1,600 | 1,575 |
| 2018 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 1,474 | 1,363 |
| 2017 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1,326 | 1,268 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Where Alexander Seitz has played
Austria (169) · Croatia (4) · Russia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Seitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Seitz's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Seitz usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Seitz usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Seitz usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Seitz's chess games
All 52 games by Alexander Seitz in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 30 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Gert Schippel | 2,106 | 41st St Veit Open | B48 |
| Mar 2024 | Benedikt Sohn | 2,061 | ch-AUT U18 | D43 |
| Apr 2023 | Oliver Kuti | 2,012 | ch-AUT U16 | B53 |
| Jul 2024 | Thorsten Dantes | 1,968 | 43rd St Veit Open | C79 |
| Oct 2021 | Mark Chernishev | 1,555 | ch-AUT U14 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 | 2019 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,442 |
| 43rd St Veit Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,631 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,649 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,180 |
| 41st St Veit Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| chT2M-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,004 |
| 12th Split Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Seitz's chess games?
52 games by Alexander Seitz, from Jun 2018 to Oct 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 Alexander Seitz has played.
What does Alexander Seitz play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alexander Seitz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Seitz answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Seitz play as White?
As White, Alexander Seitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Seitz play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Seitz most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Alexander Seitz's FIDE rating?
Alexander Seitz is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alexander Seitz played?
Our database contains 52 games by Alexander Seitz, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 30 draws, 12 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Seitz?
52 games by Alexander Seitz 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.