Prepare against Christian Seel
IM · DEU · World #798 classical · FIDE ID 4663098
Our database contains 487 games by Christian Seel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Seel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Seel 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 | 2,474 | 2,500 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,474 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,489 | 2,527 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 487 | 147 | 205 | 135 | 30.2% |
| As White | 247 | 85 | 108 | 54 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 240 | 62 | 97 | 81 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Seel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Seel's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 222 | 90.2% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 4.1% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Seel usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Seel usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Seel usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Seel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Seel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Seel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 101 | 88.6% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 78.8% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Christian Seel's chess games
All 487 games by Christian Seel 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: 147 wins, 205 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 47 | 15/18/14 | 31.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 41 | 14/19/8 | 34.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 61 | 23/11/27 | 37.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 21 | 3/8/10 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 1/10/3 | 7.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,681 | Mainz Ordix Open 14th | A35 |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,595 | Bundesliga 2007-08 | A53 |
| Feb 2014 | Robert Huebner | 2,593 | BL2-West 1314 | C41 |
| Oct 2015 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,573 | 9th Wch Blitz | D93 |
| Feb 2010 | Jonny Hector | 2,568 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 29 | 15 | 2,263 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 27 | 16 | 2,358 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 9 | 2,417 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 8 | 2,418 |
| Wch Rapid | 2015 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 14 | 6 | 2,435 |
| Bundesliga 1920 | 2021 | 13 | 3 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Seel's chess games?
487 games by Christian Seel, 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 Christian Seel has played.
What does Christian Seel play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Christian Seel opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Seel answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Seel play as White?
As White, Christian Seel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (47 games, 31.9% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Seel play as Black?
As Black, Christian Seel most often plays: Philidor (61 games, 37.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Christian Seel's FIDE rating?
Christian Seel is currently rated 2,474 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,489 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Christian Seel played?
Our database contains 487 games by Christian Seel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 205 draws, 135 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Seel?
487 games by Christian Seel 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.