Prepare against Christopher Seifert
FM · DEU · World #3,348 classical · FIDE ID 24615293
Our database contains 408 games by Christopher Seifert, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Seifert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher 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 | 2,325 | 2,354 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 167 | 138 | 103 | 40.9% |
| As White | 199 | 87 | 65 | 47 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 209 | 80 | 73 | 56 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Seifert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Seifert's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 98 | 49.2% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 62 | 31.2% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 34 | 17.1% | 55.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nc3 (76.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Seifert usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 71.0% | 50.8% |
| e6 | 14 | 15.1% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 77.1% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
Christopher Seifert's chess games
All 408 games by Christopher Seifert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 167 wins, 138 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 45 | 25/13/7 | 55.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Lev Gutman | 2,481 | 25th Staufer Open | A16 |
| Jul 2010 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,468 | 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A36 |
| Jan 2012 | Jacek Dubiel | 2,416 | Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | A14 |
| Jul 2022 | Romuald Mainka | 2,376 | BL2-West 2122 | A15 |
| Jan 2013 | Anatoly Donchenko | 2,367 | Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2010 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,015 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2006 | 20 | 12.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-Hessen U14 | 2005 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 1,347 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,327 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 10 | 2,572 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,248 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Seifert's chess games?
408 games by Christopher Seifert, from Oct 2004 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 Christopher Seifert has played.
What does Christopher Seifert play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Christopher Seifert opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Seifert answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Christopher Seifert play as White?
As White, Christopher Seifert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (45 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Seifert play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Seifert most often plays: Benoni Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Christopher Seifert's FIDE rating?
Christopher Seifert is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Christopher Seifert played?
Our database contains 408 games by Christopher Seifert, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 138 draws, 103 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Seifert?
408 games by Christopher 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.