Prepare against Erich Siebenhaar
DEU · World #17,636 classical · FIDE ID 4675908
When preparing against Erich Siebenhaar, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Erich Siebenhaar, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erich Siebenhaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Siebenhaar 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 | 2,079 | 2,104 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,178 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 30 | 50 | 33 | 26.5% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 24 | 10 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erich Siebenhaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erich Siebenhaar's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 44.0% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 26.0% | 53.8% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 14.0% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Siebenhaar usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Siebenhaar usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Siebenhaar usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Siebenhaar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Siebenhaar usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Siebenhaar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
Erich Siebenhaar's chess games
All 113 games by Erich Siebenhaar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 30 wins, 50 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 27 | 5/14/8 | 18.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Tobias Hirneise | 2,477 | BL2-Sued 1617 | D04 |
| Feb 2020 | Inna Agrest | 2,279 | BL2-West 1920 | A46 |
| Jan 1989 | Thomas Roos | 2,270 | ch-RLPF | B50 |
| Feb 2008 | Eric Lutz | 2,230 | chT2-FRA East 0708 | A40 |
| Jan 1995 | Thomas Proehl | 2,120 | BL2-Ost 9495 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RLPF | 1989 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,131 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,077 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,117 |
| BL2-Sued-West 9091 | 1991 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,107 |
| BL2-West 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Siebenhaar's chess games?
113 games by Erich Siebenhaar, from Jul 2014 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 Erich Siebenhaar has played.
What does Erich Siebenhaar play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Erich Siebenhaar opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nc3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Siebenhaar answers 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Erich Siebenhaar play as White?
As White, Erich Siebenhaar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Siebenhaar play as Black?
As Black, Erich Siebenhaar most often plays: Alekhine Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Modern Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Erich Siebenhaar's FIDE rating?
Erich Siebenhaar is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Erich Siebenhaar played?
Our database contains 113 games by Erich Siebenhaar, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 50 draws, 33 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Siebenhaar?
113 games by Erich Siebenhaar 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.