Prepare against David Sedlmayr
DEU · World #26,844 classical · FIDE ID 16282337
When preparing against David Sedlmayr, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by David Sedlmayr, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Sedlmayr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Sedlmayr 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 | 2,006 | 2,050 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 43.9% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Sedlmayr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Sedlmayr's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Sedlmayr usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sedlmayr usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sedlmayr usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
David Sedlmayr's chess games
All 41 games by David Sedlmayr in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Daniel Rangel | 2,204 | 3rd Niteroi Open | B35 |
| Jul 2026 | Thomas Rieling | 2,088 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Feb 2021 | Andres Gonzalez Suarez | 1,995 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | C10 |
| Jul 2026 | Christopher Janke | 1,878 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Toni Lutz | 1,867 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,942 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| 3rd Niteroi Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Chess960 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,044 |
| 8th Kaltern-Trophy | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| 2nd Lugano Paradiso Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,021 |
| 16. Nordhäuser Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Sedlmayr's chess games?
41 games by David Sedlmayr, from Jan 2020 to Sep 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 David Sedlmayr has played.
What does David Sedlmayr play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, David Sedlmayr opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Sedlmayr answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Sedlmayr play as White?
As White, David Sedlmayr's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Sedlmayr play as Black?
As Black, David Sedlmayr most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is David Sedlmayr's FIDE rating?
David Sedlmayr is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Oct 2024).
How many games has David Sedlmayr played?
Our database contains 41 games by David Sedlmayr, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Sedlmayr?
41 games by David Sedlmayr 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.