Prepare against Joerg Seils
FM · DEU · World #4,072 classical · FIDE ID 4612078
Our database contains 361 games by Joerg Seils, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Seils's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Seils 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 | 2,301 | 2,388 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 114 | 159 | 88 | 31.6% |
| As White | 185 | 70 | 74 | 41 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 176 | 44 | 85 | 47 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Seils's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Seils's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 99.5% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Seils usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Seils usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Seils usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Seils usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 44.6% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 31.1% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 23.0% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 98.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Joerg Seils's chess games
All 361 games by Joerg Seils 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: 114 wins, 159 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E08 | Catalan | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Roman Slobodjan | 2,555 | BL2-Ost 0809 | B01 |
| Dec 2004 | Robert Rabiega | 2,524 | BL2-Nord 0405 | C54 |
| Jan 1993 | Alexandar G Panchenko | 2,490 | Oberliga Nord O 9293 | B02 |
| Jan 1987 | Lothar Vogt | 2,490 | ch-DDR 36th | B70 |
| Jan 1992 | Peter K Wells | 2,465 | BL2-Nord 9192 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR 36th | 1987 | 13 | 4 | 2,265 |
| ch-DDR U18 | 1981 | 11 | 8 | 2,561 |
| ch-DDR 39th | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 2,367 |
| Berlin Titelturnier | 1993 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,425 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,336 |
| BL2-Nord 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,414 |
| BL2-Nord 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Seils's chess games?
361 games by Joerg Seils, 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 Joerg Seils has played.
What does Joerg Seils play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Joerg Seils opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Seils answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Joerg Seils play as White?
As White, Joerg Seils's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Seils play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Seils most often plays: Alekhine Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Joerg Seils's FIDE rating?
Joerg Seils is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Joerg Seils played?
Our database contains 361 games by Joerg Seils, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 159 draws, 88 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Seils?
361 games by Joerg Seils 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.