Prepare against Dieter Seyb
FM · DEU · World #10,235 classical · FIDE ID 4603346
When preparing against Dieter Seyb, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 381 games by Dieter Seyb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Seyb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Seyb 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 | 2,166 | 2,299 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,138 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,137 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 126 | 179 | 75 | 33.1% |
| As White | 189 | 70 | 85 | 33 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 192 | 56 | 94 | 42 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Seyb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Seyb's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 89.9% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Seyb usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Seyb usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Seyb usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Seyb usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Seyb usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Seyb usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 40.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 25.3% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 10.1% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 43.9% | 65.5% |
| g6 | 13 | 19.7% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Dieter Seyb's chess games
All 381 games by Dieter Seyb 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: 126 wins, 179 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,481 | 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B42 |
| Nov 2010 | Peter Meister | 2,446 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E12 |
| Nov 2007 | David Pruess | 2,417 | 11th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E04 |
| Feb 2014 | Petr Zvara | 2,364 | Regionalliga NO 1314 | C36 |
| Aug 1984 | Simon Spreng | 2,320 | Bayern Kongress-55 Meisterturnier 1 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg Open | 1990 | 16 | 11 | 2,570 |
| chT-Bayern A 57th | 1986 | 12 | 6 | 2,258 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| Bayern Kongress-54 Meisterturnier 1 | 1983 | 12 | 6 | 2,334 |
| Bayern Kongress-55 Meisterturnier 1 | 1984 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| Augsburg | 1984 | 10 | 5 | 2,353 |
| Regionalliga NO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,194 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Seyb's chess games?
381 games by Dieter Seyb, 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 Dieter Seyb has played.
What does Dieter Seyb play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Dieter Seyb opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Seyb answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Dieter Seyb play as White?
As White, Dieter Seyb's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Seyb play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Seyb most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Dieter Seyb's FIDE rating?
Dieter Seyb is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Dieter Seyb played?
Our database contains 381 games by Dieter Seyb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 179 draws, 75 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Seyb?
381 games by Dieter Seyb 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.