Prepare against Armin Seifert
DEU · World #44,492 classical · FIDE ID 24675970
Our database contains 92 games by Armin Seifert, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armin Seifert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Seifert 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 | 1,916 | 1,964 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 30 | 44 | 18 | 32.6% |
| As White | 41 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Seifert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Seifert's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 97.6% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Seifert usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 57.9% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Armin Seifert's chess games
All 92 games by Armin Seifert in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 30 wins, 44 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Anton Santl | 2,031 | 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | B26 |
| Apr 2009 | Michael Pfarr | 1,929 | ch-Unterfranken M2 60th | B78 |
| Apr 2006 | Roland1 Mueller | 1,928 | ch-Unterfranken M2 57th | D02 |
| Sep 2008 | Otto Rost van Tonningen | 1,920 | chB-Bayern 79th | D02 |
| Apr 2011 | Klaus Link | 1,905 | ch-Unterfranken M1 62th | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken M2 60th | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 62th | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 61th | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 58th | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 59th | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,910 |
| chT-Unterfranken HA 50th | 1999 | 9 | 8 | 1,916 |
| chB-Bayern 79th | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,916 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 51th | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Seifert's chess games?
92 games by Armin Seifert, from Jul 2007 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 Armin Seifert has played.
What does Armin Seifert play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Armin Seifert opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Seifert answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Armin Seifert play as White?
As White, Armin Seifert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Seifert play as Black?
As Black, Armin Seifert most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Armin Seifert's FIDE rating?
Armin Seifert is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Armin Seifert played?
Our database contains 92 games by Armin Seifert, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 44 draws, 18 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Seifert?
92 games by Armin Seifert 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.