Prepare against Hartmut Seele
DEU · World #59,429 classical · FIDE ID 4667131
Our database contains 37 games by Hartmut Seele, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hartmut Seele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hartmut Seele 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 | 1,858 | 2,077 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 5.4% |
| As White | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 5.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 5.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hartmut Seele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hartmut Seele's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Seele usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Seele usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Seele usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Hartmut Seele's chess games
All 37 games by Hartmut Seele 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: 2 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Cory Evans | 2,135 | Budapest FS07 FM-A | C15 |
| Jan 2002 | Ian Aird | 2,130 | Budapest FS07 FM-A | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
| Oberliga Ost-C 9596 | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,243 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,678 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,741 |
| Oberliga Ost-C 9495 | 1995 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,766 |
| Pardubice Telecom Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hartmut Seele's chess games?
37 games by Hartmut Seele, 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 Hartmut Seele has played.
What does Hartmut Seele play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Hartmut Seele opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hartmut Seele answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Hartmut Seele play as White?
As White, Hartmut Seele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hartmut Seele play as Black?
As Black, Hartmut Seele most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Hartmut Seele's FIDE rating?
Hartmut Seele is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Hartmut Seele played?
Our database contains 37 games by Hartmut Seele, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (5.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hartmut Seele?
37 games by Hartmut Seele 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.