Prepare against Sebastian Bogner
GM · CHE · World #332 classical · FIDE ID 4692055
Our database contains 1,576 games by Sebastian Bogner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Bogner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Bogner 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 | 2,545 | 2,619 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,546 | 2,567 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,505 | 2,584 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,576 | 692 | 524 | 360 | 43.9% |
| As White | 812 | 382 | 277 | 153 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 764 | 310 | 247 | 207 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Bogner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Bogner's side.
First moves as White (812 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 369 | 45.4% | 62.9% |
| e4 | 249 | 30.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 179 | 22.0% | 71.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 1.6% | 69.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bogner usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bogner usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Bogner usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bogner usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Bogner usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bogner usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (364 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 295 | 81.0% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 40 | 11.0% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 24 | 6.6% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 227 | 78.8% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 57 | 19.8% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Bogner's chess games
All 1,576 games by Sebastian Bogner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 692 wins, 524 draws, 360 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 64 | 30/23/11 | 46.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 57 | 22/27/8 | 38.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 57 | 30/23/4 | 52.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 55 | 37/12/6 | 67.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 54 | 28/16/10 | 51.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 6/13/2 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 136 | 60/43/33 | 44.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 65 | 35/18/12 | 53.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 55 | 16/19/20 | 29.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 15/10/12 | 40.5% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 37 | 14/8/15 | 37.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 6/13/11 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Baadur Jobava | 2,722 | Qatar Masters Open | A55 |
| Sep 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,702 | Douglas IoM Open | B33 |
| Dec 2016 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,691 | 8th London Classic Open | C43 |
| Jun 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,682 | Titled Tue | A18 |
| Dec 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,675 | Titled Tue | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 78 | 50.5 | 2,492 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 73 | 49 | 2,616 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2005 | 27 | 16.5 | 1,935 |
| Hobbits Invitational | 2021 | 23 | 10 | 2,527 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2001 | 22 | 16 | 1,516 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,496 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-Paris IdF | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 2,510 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rainer Buhmann (25 games) · Nico Georgiadis (10 games) · Oliver Kurmann (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Bogner's chess games?
1,576 games by Sebastian Bogner, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sebastian Bogner has played.
What does Sebastian Bogner play on the first move as White?
Across 812 games with White in our database, Sebastian Bogner opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Bogner answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Bogner play as White?
As White, Sebastian Bogner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (64 games, 46.9% win rate); Catalan (57 games, 38.6% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 812 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Bogner play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Bogner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (136 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 29.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 764 games.
What is Sebastian Bogner's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Bogner is currently rated 2,545 in classical chess, 2,546 in rapid and 2,505 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,619 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Sebastian Bogner played?
Our database contains 1,576 games by Sebastian Bogner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 692 wins, 524 draws, 360 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Bogner?
1,576 games by Sebastian Bogner 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.