Prepare against Hubert Seibold
FM · DEU · World #17,614 classical · FIDE ID 4658051
Our database contains 532 games by Hubert Seibold, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Seibold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Seibold 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 | 2,269 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,119 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 164 | 219 | 149 | 30.8% |
| As White | 280 | 87 | 124 | 69 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 252 | 77 | 95 | 80 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Seibold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Seibold's side.
First moves as White (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 63.9% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 20.4% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 21 | 7.5% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 20 | 7.1% | 52.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Seibold usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Seibold usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Seibold usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Seibold usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Seibold usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Seibold usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 95.9% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 56.8% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 32 | 43.2% | 42.2% |
Hubert Seibold's chess games
All 532 games by Hubert Seibold in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 164 wins, 219 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/13/4 | 43.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 30 | 6/15/9 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 28 | 7/7/14 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Christian Wilhelmi | 2,470 | 1st Pyramiden Franken Cup | B49 |
| Jan 1998 | Edin Pezerovic | 2,460 | Oberliga Bayern 9798 | B16 |
| Aug 2000 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,442 | 3rd Pyramiden Franken Cup | B31 |
| Feb 2004 | Dirk Hennig | 2,387 | Oberliga Bayern 0304 | B06 |
| Sep 2012 | Amadeus Eisenbeiser | 2,378 | 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2019 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,052 |
| Nuremberg Open | 1989 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,604 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 14 | 3 | 2,208 |
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 13 | 3 | 2,167 |
| 53rd Bayern Kongress Meisterturnier 1 | 1982 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| Bayern Kongress-55 Meisterturnier 1 | 1984 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,077 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Seibold's chess games?
532 games by Hubert Seibold, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hubert Seibold has played.
What does Hubert Seibold play on the first move as White?
Across 280 games with White in our database, Hubert Seibold opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Seibold answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Hubert Seibold play as White?
As White, Hubert Seibold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Seibold play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Seibold most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Hubert Seibold's FIDE rating?
Hubert Seibold is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Hubert Seibold played?
Our database contains 532 games by Hubert Seibold, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 219 draws, 149 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Seibold?
532 games by Hubert Seibold 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.