Prepare against Christof Sielecki
IM · DEU · World #1,889 classical · FIDE ID 4620437
Our database contains 790 games by Christof Sielecki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christof Sielecki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christof Sielecki 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 | 2,389 | 2,451 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,416 | 2,436 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,501 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 790 | 331 | 271 | 188 | 41.9% |
| As White | 388 | 185 | 136 | 67 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 402 | 146 | 135 | 121 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christof Sielecki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christof Sielecki's side.
First moves as White (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 144 | 37.1% | 67.0% |
| e4 | 116 | 29.9% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 91 | 23.5% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 35 | 9.0% | 72.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sielecki usually continues c4 (69.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sielecki usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Sielecki usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Sielecki usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sielecki usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sielecki usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 51 | 26.7% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 26 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 4.7% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.2% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 53 | 37.9% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Christof Sielecki's chess games
All 790 games by Christof Sielecki 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: 331 wins, 271 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 32 | 17/15/0 | 53.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 28 | 16/5/7 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 51 | 19/10/22 | 37.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E10 | English Opening | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Viktor Bologan | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Jan 2016 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,583 | BL2-West 1516 | B01 |
| Jan 2023 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,576 | Titled Tue Late | C77 |
| Mar 2018 | Renier Vazquez Igarza | 2,559 | 41st San Sebastian Open | D02 |
| May 2023 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,545 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 217 | 120 | 2,356 |
| IM Not A GM Speed Chess | 2020 | 23 | 11 | 2,476 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2001 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-NRW | 1999 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,480 |
| ch-NRW U20 | 1994 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,288 |
| I'M Not A GM Gp-B | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 2,348 |
| Oberliga NRW 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,474 |
| NRW Class1 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,330 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alina Kashlinskaya (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christof Sielecki's chess games?
790 games by Christof Sielecki, 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 Christof Sielecki has played.
What does Christof Sielecki play on the first move as White?
Across 388 games with White in our database, Christof Sielecki opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christof Sielecki answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Christof Sielecki play as White?
As White, Christof Sielecki's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Réti Opening (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 388 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christof Sielecki play as Black?
As Black, Christof Sielecki most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 402 games.
What is Christof Sielecki's FIDE rating?
Christof Sielecki is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,416 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Christof Sielecki played?
Our database contains 790 games by Christof Sielecki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 271 draws, 188 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christof Sielecki?
790 games by Christof Sielecki 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.