Prepare against Jim Seikmann
Austria · World #59,871 classical · FIDE ID 1674404
Our database contains 46 games by Jim Seikmann, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jim Seikmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim Seikmann 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 | 1,856 | 1,896 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,762 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 25 | 9 | 12 | 54.3% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim Seikmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim Seikmann's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 63.9% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Seikmann usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Seikmann usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Seikmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Seikmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 41.2% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Jim Seikmann's chess games
All 46 games by Jim Seikmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 25 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Jonathan Reisenhofer | 1,843 | ch-AUT U08 Online Rapid | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Andreas Zebedin | 1,717 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U14 | A34 |
| Dec 2020 | Niklas Feiertag | 1,682 | ch-AUT U08 Online Rapid | B13 |
| Dec 2020 | Klara Schirmbeck | 1,638 | chT-AUT District U18 Online Rapid | B79 |
| Dec 2020 | Katharina Arnold | 1,620 | chT-AUT District U18 Online Rapid | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
| ch-AUT U08 Online Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,690 |
| chT-AUT District U18 Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,765 |
| ch-AUT U08 Online Rapid | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,767 |
| Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,252 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,781 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim Seikmann's chess games?
46 games by Jim Seikmann, from Oct 2020 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 Jim Seikmann has played.
What does Jim Seikmann play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jim Seikmann opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim Seikmann answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jim Seikmann play as White?
As White, Jim Seikmann's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim Seikmann play as Black?
As Black, Jim Seikmann most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jim Seikmann's FIDE rating?
Jim Seikmann is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Jim Seikmann played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jim Seikmann, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (54.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim Seikmann?
46 games by Jim Seikmann 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.