Prepare against Christoph Sesselmann
DEU · World #22,617 classical · FIDE ID 16241452
Our database contains 98 games by Christoph Sesselmann, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Sesselmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Sesselmann 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 | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,989 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,045 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 36 | 25 | 37 | 36.7% |
| As White | 48 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Sesselmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Sesselmann's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 58.3% | 73.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 25.0% | 45.8% |
| f4 | 7 | 14.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 73.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sesselmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 56.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Christoph Sesselmann's chess games
All 98 games by Christoph Sesselmann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 36 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Leonhard Knoblauch | 2,158 | ch-Bayern 95th | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Stephan Stoeckl | 2,061 | ch-Bayern 92th | D01 |
| Jan 2020 | Ralf Riemer | 2,034 | ch-Oberfranken | B86 |
| Feb 2023 | Viktor Benner | 2,017 | ch-Oberfranken | C30 |
| Feb 2023 | Christian Koch | 2,000 | ch-Oberfranken | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 35 | 18.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-Oberfranken U16 | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,400 |
| ch-Bayern 92th | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,832 |
| ch-Bavaria 94th | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,864 |
| ch-Oberfranken U14 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,262 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,955 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Sesselmann's chess games?
98 games by Christoph Sesselmann, from May 2017 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 Christoph Sesselmann has played.
What does Christoph Sesselmann play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Christoph Sesselmann opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Sesselmann answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Christoph Sesselmann play as White?
As White, Christoph Sesselmann's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Sesselmann play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Sesselmann most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Christoph Sesselmann's FIDE rating?
Christoph Sesselmann is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Christoph Sesselmann played?
Our database contains 98 games by Christoph Sesselmann, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Sesselmann?
98 games by Christoph Sesselmann 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.