Prepare against Georg Seul
IM · DEU · World #3,076 classical · FIDE ID 4601653
Our database contains 1,609 games by Georg Seul, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georg Seul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georg Seul 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 | 2,335 | 2,460 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,409 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,396 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,609 | 657 | 376 | 576 | 40.8% |
| As White | 806 | 379 | 181 | 246 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 803 | 278 | 195 | 330 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georg Seul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georg Seul's side.
First moves as White (806 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 701 | 87.0% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 72 | 8.9% | 61.8% |
| g3 | 17 | 2.1% | 76.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.1% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.9% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Seul usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Seul usually continues Nc3 (51.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Seul usually continues d4 (61.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Seul usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Seul usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Seul usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 191 | 51.3% | 48.7% |
| d6 | 109 | 29.3% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 38 | 10.2% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 3.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 201 | 74.2% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 31 | 11.4% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 24 | 8.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 4.4% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Georg Seul's chess games
All 1,609 games by Georg Seul 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: 657 wins, 376 draws, 576 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 220 | 107/38/75 | 48.6% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 97 | 44/15/38 | 45.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 52 | 25/15/12 | 48.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 50 | 23/9/18 | 46.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 48 | 31/4/13 | 64.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 111 | 36/25/50 | 32.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 60 | 18/15/27 | 30.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 58 | 25/9/24 | 43.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 49 | 17/10/22 | 34.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 22/8/19 | 44.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 45 | 19/10/16 | 42.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 27 | 8/7/12 | 29.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 26 | 4/13/9 | 15.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Alexei Shirov | 2,710 | Bundesliga 1992-93 | E11 |
| Apr 2017 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,665 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,652 | 54th Biel HTO | C24 |
| Aug 1999 | Loek Van Wely | 2,629 | Lost Boys Open | B30 |
| Oct 2018 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,622 | Douglas IoM Open | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 794 | 399 | 2,302 |
| Bonn GSK | 1996 | 21 | 10 | 2,480 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1997 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,457 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 15 | 10 | 2,550 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 15 | 7 | 2,442 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| Bundesliga 1991-92 | 1992 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,376 |
| Bundesliga 1994-95 | 1995 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georg Seul's chess games?
1,609 games by Georg Seul, 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 Georg Seul has played.
What does Georg Seul play on the first move as White?
Across 806 games with White in our database, Georg Seul opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georg Seul answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Georg Seul play as White?
As White, Georg Seul's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (220 games, 48.6% win rate); Vienna Game (97 games, 45.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (52 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 806 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georg Seul play as Black?
As Black, Georg Seul most often plays: Pirc Defense (111 games, 32.4% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (60 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (58 games, 43.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 803 games.
What is Georg Seul's FIDE rating?
Georg Seul is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Georg Seul played?
Our database contains 1,609 games by Georg Seul, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 657 wins, 376 draws, 576 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georg Seul?
1,609 games by Georg Seul 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.