Prepare against Antonin Seidl
Czechia · World #21,051 classical · FIDE ID 332038
Our database contains 239 games by Antonin Seidl, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonin Seidl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonin Seidl 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 | 2,048 | 2,104 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,106 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,113 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 84 | 61 | 94 | 35.1% |
| As White | 124 | 50 | 32 | 42 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 115 | 34 | 29 | 52 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonin Seidl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonin Seidl's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 97.6% | 53.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Seidl usually continues Nc3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Seidl usually continues Bc4 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Seidl usually continues d3 (67.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Seidl usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Seidl usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 54.9% | 39.7% |
| Nc6 | 28 | 39.4% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Antonin Seidl's chess games
All 239 games by Antonin Seidl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 84 wins, 61 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Miroslav Muron | 2,211 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | C28 |
| Mar 2008 | Tomas Pecha | 2,176 | ch-CZE U16 | C28 |
| Oct 2009 | Jakub Rabatin | 2,168 | chTE-CZE U20 0910 | C19 |
| Dec 2010 | Tomas Vesely | 2,164 | chT2D-CZE 1011 | B23 |
| Mar 2017 | Jiri Hlavnicka | 2,158 | chT-CZE 2D 1617 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Morava U16 | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,963 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,176 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,169 |
| chT2E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonin Seidl's chess games?
239 games by Antonin Seidl, from Oct 2006 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 Antonin Seidl has played.
What does Antonin Seidl play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Antonin Seidl opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonin Seidl answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nc6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Antonin Seidl play as White?
As White, Antonin Seidl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonin Seidl play as Black?
As Black, Antonin Seidl most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Antonin Seidl's FIDE rating?
Antonin Seidl is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Antonin Seidl played?
Our database contains 239 games by Antonin Seidl, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 61 draws, 94 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonin Seidl?
239 games by Antonin Seidl 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.