Prepare against Henryk Seifert
FM · Poland · World #24,952 classical · FIDE ID 1100963
Our database contains 570 games by Henryk Seifert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henryk Seifert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henryk Seifert 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 | 2,018 | 2,282 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,210 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,212 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 570 | 150 | 128 | 292 | 26.3% |
| As White | 270 | 86 | 63 | 121 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 300 | 64 | 65 | 171 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henryk Seifert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henryk Seifert's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 90.7% | 42.0% |
| b4 | 19 | 7.0% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Seifert usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 7% of White games, 65.8% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Bb2 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Seifert usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 126 | 87.5% | 32.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 90 | 98.9% | 30.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Henryk Seifert's chess games
All 570 games by Henryk Seifert 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: 150 wins, 128 draws, 292 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 80 | 26/14/40 | 32.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 28 | 9/5/14 | 32.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 65 | 12/16/37 | 18.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 4/13/18 | 11.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 7/5/16 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 25 | 6/2/17 | 24.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,471 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Jun 2009 | Dominik Orzech | 2,461 | Katy Rybackie Open | B30 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Aug 2021 | Viacheslav I. Neklyudov | 2,432 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Jan 1990 | Jan Przewoznik | 2,415 | Bielsko Biala Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 272 | 77.5 | 2,010 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 38 | 20.5 | 2,199 |
| Porabka | 1987 | 26 | 7 | 2,198 |
| ch-POL 49th | 1992 | 14 | 3 | 2,196 |
| chB-POL | 1991 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,478 |
| Chemnitz | 1990 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| 43rd chT-POL | 1987 | 11 | 5 | 2,286 |
| 42nd chT-POL | 1986 | 11 | 5 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henryk Seifert's chess games?
570 games by Henryk Seifert, 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 Henryk Seifert has played.
What does Henryk Seifert play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Henryk Seifert opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henryk Seifert answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Henryk Seifert play as White?
As White, Henryk Seifert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (80 games, 32.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henryk Seifert play as Black?
As Black, Henryk Seifert most often plays: Slav Defense (65 games, 18.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 11.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (28 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Henryk Seifert's FIDE rating?
Henryk Seifert is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Henryk Seifert played?
Our database contains 570 games by Henryk Seifert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 128 draws, 292 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henryk Seifert?
570 games by Henryk Seifert 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.