Prepare against Andre Seidel
DEU · World #13,755 classical · FIDE ID 4647220
When preparing against Andre Seidel, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 63.2% over 19 games.
Our database contains 179 games by Andre Seidel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andre Seidel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Seidel 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 | 2,119 | 2,181 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,171 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,171 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 69 | 60 | 50 | 38.5% |
| As White | 80 | 34 | 28 | 18 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Seidel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Seidel's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 62.5% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 30.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Seidel usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Seidel usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Seidel usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Seidel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Seidel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Seidel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Andre Seidel's chess games
All 179 games by Andre Seidel 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: 69 wins, 60 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Heiko Schneider | 2,265 | Hessenliga 9899 | A80 |
| Jan 1999 | Luka Komljenovic | 2,215 | Hessenliga 9899 | D44 |
| Jan 1997 | Ludwig Czech | 2,165 | 16th Wiesbaden Open | C10 |
| Jan 1996 | Andreas Froehlich | 2,155 | 15th Wiesbaden Open | C18 |
| Jan 1999 | Udo Wallrabenstein | 2,145 | Oberliga Ost-B 9899 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2006 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,146 |
| Giessen Open | 1993 | 14 | 7 | 2,170 |
| ch-Hessen MVT | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,320 |
| 15th Wiesbaden Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Seidel's chess games?
179 games by Andre Seidel, 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 Andre Seidel has played.
What does Andre Seidel play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Andre Seidel opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Seidel answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Andre Seidel play as White?
As White, Andre Seidel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Seidel play as Black?
As Black, Andre Seidel most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Andre Seidel's FIDE rating?
Andre Seidel is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Andre Seidel played?
Our database contains 179 games by Andre Seidel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 60 draws, 50 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Seidel?
179 games by Andre Seidel 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.